Lifestyle
Georgia — Living: Education
Education indicators for Georgia, from World Bank Open Data: government expenditure on education 4.0 % of GDP (2024); school enrolment, primary 99 % gross (2024); school enrolment, secondary 101 % gross (2024); school enrolment, tertiary 89 % gross (2025); adult literacy rate 99.7 % of people aged 15+ (2024).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceWorld Bank — World Development Indicators (World Bank Open Data)Last reviewed: 2026-10-18
Key facts
- Government expenditure on education: 4.0 % of GDP (2024)
- School enrolment, primary: 99 % gross (2024)
- School enrolment, secondary: 101 % gross (2024)
- School enrolment, tertiary: 89 % gross (2025)
- Adult literacy rate: 99.7 % of people aged 15+ (2024)
Steps
- Finding an Education Option — Research international schools, private schools that offer English programs, and public schools in larger cities, such as Tbilisi.
Costs
- School fees: varies by school
Timelines
- Admission process: typically 2-6 months
Required documents
- Birth certificate
- Passport
- Health insurance
- Proof of income or financial support
Common mistakes
- Assuming English is widely spoken in Georgia, which can make communication difficult for expats
- Not researching individual school requirements
What these figures do not cover
Gross enrolment ratios can exceed 100% because they count pupils of any age against the school-age population. These are national statistics. International schools, fees, admissions, curricula and school calendars are not covered here.