From July 1, full-time teachers, regardless of their status, will see their salaries increasing by 500 GEL on average, – the Minister of Education of Georgia, Giorgi Amilakhvari, announced mid-June.
The minister noted that taking into account the principles of justice and the need for a transparent remuneration system, the salary policy of teachers is being changed, as a result of which there will be an unprecedented increase in the remuneration of teachers.
“With large-scale discussions and the active involvement of members of the school community, for the first time since 2004, a new document of national goals of general education was approved, where the main focus was on the formation and strengthening of patriotism, national spirit, national identity, state thinking, respect for the family institution, general and universal values in students,” Amilakhvari said.
In addition, the minister said, the improvement of school infrastructure continues throughout the country – the construction and rehabilitation of more than 170 schools is currently underway by the Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency.
Amilakhvari also mentioned that professional education is the most important priority of the Georgian government. He claimed that the implementation of professional programs is starting in 20 public schools, and students of the graduating class will have the opportunity to master their desired profession at school.
