UG School and Kindergarten – We Follow the Light
UG is the official Cambridge education complex, comprising of the university, school and kindergarten, and creating an ideal environ for obtaining high-quality education, based on high principles and moral values.
UG School was launched by the University of Georgia in 2008. The primary aim of the school is to bring up the well-educated generation with developed physical and cognitive skills, who will later be able to continue studies at the best universities of the world.
The Head of the UG School Administration, Tinatin Topuria says, the school became the official Cambridge registered school in 2018, which enables it to implement British syllabus and hold British National Examinations at site. At the end of their studies, the students are able to obtain the British certificate, as well as Georgian.
UG School is distinguished with the approaches and methodology it applies towards the students. ‘Learning by doing’ is the concept of the paramount importance implemented by UG School, which is focused on the inclusion of the students in the studying process.
The pupils are given an opportunity to use their theoretical knowledge in practice in the multiple scientific and IT laboratories of the school. In case of humanities, they are able widen their knowledge, while exploring a number of museums and sightseeing at the excursions and tours organized by the school. They also participate in the archeological excavations.
Georgian, Greek and Egyptian mythology, taught from the first grade, broaden the imagination of children and contribute to the creation of their fairy-tale universe.
One of the most outstanding features of the UG School is the multiplicity of studios and clubs, including drama, cinema, music and reading clubs, wood, clay and dance studios, UG Limens – robotics academy and a wide range of sports clubs, making the education process more interesting and entertainingm and developing numerous skills. The school even has its own music band – UG band.
The new building of UG School is under construction and will feature a grand theater.
Along with traditional academic subjects, the studies at UG School are based on highest moral values and principles.
UG Kindergarten was presented on the Georgian market 8 years ago and since than it has been completely focused on children and their needs and put much effort to provide the pre-school education in the very best way. The Head of UG Kindergarten Administration, Ella Mazmanova states, the kindregarten applies the methodology strongly emphasized on the mental and physical health of pupils. It is the only education establishment in the country offering orthopedic checkup. Children have an opportunity to communicate with native speaker English teachers and ameliorate their level of English language.
There are numerous entertaining activities used while teaching, in order to make the studying process interesting and fruitful for the minors.
The syllabus is equally focused on the physical, emotional, cognitive and personal development of children.
The interior of UG Kindergarten is completely eco-friendly, built with non-allergic materials. The infrastructure is fully adapted to the needs of children and their security and represents the only Kindergarten equipped with air filtration system.
By Ketevan Kvaratskheliya