The third stage of first-grade registration for the 2026-2027 academic year (registration based on the territorial principle) will begin on May 15 and run until May 25, according to the Ministry of Education and Science.
“Territorial registration will be conducted in 12 cities: Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Zugdidi, Ambrolauri, Ozurgeti, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Mtskheta, Telavi, and Poti.
Registration is based on the address recorded in the electronic database of the Public Service Development Agency as of April 15, 2026.
For individuals whose place of residence is listed as the occupied territories (Abkhazia, Tskhinvali, Akhalgori), the school district will be determined based on the legal address provided by the Agency for Internally Displaced Persons, Ecomigrants and Livelihood Provision (as of April 15, 2026).
The submission of necessary documentation for the enrollment of an electronically registered student will take place at schools from May 27 to June 12 inclusive. In the event that documents are not submitted within the established deadlines, the registration will be automatically canceled.
Before registration begins, parents can check in advance which schools are available for their child’s registration.
Documents required for first-grade enrollment:
- An application from the student’s legal representative, including the residential address and phone number, in accordance with the requirements of Article 78 of the General Administrative Code of Georgia;
- A copy of the legal representative’s identity document and a document confirming the right to reside in Georgia (if applicable);
- A copy of the child’s birth certificate, identity document, or a document confirming the right to reside in Georgia (if applicable).
If documents are submitted in a foreign language, they must be accompanied by a translation into Georgian, performed in accordance with Georgian legislation.
“The Ministry of Education urges parents to carefully review the registration deadlines and conditions to ensure their child is enrolled in school in a timely and seamless manner,” the statement says.