Education Minister Promotes Georgian Language in Marneuli

With the support of the Government of Georgia, the Embassy of Bulgaria, and the European Union in Marneuli, the International Education Center Georgian-language private school and kindergarten "Future" was opened in Marneuli. The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, Mikheil Batiashvili visited the new school and met with teachers, students and parents.

Batiashvili emphasized the importance of the school being taught in Georgian and that there are young teachers. He thanked donors and the private sector for supporting the success of the project. "In the multiethnic environment of Marneuli, Georgian language education has state significance," said Batiashvili.

The modern, high academic standards for teaching are supported by the educational environment of "Future." The school is staffed by young and experienced teachers from the local area and the capital. Currently, the school has about 150 students, the majority of whom are ethnic Azerbaijani.

The school, with a capacity of 500 students, has been operating since September.

By Samantha Guthrie

Photo: Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport