An additional phase of first-year school registration, based on the territorial principle, will commence on May 15 and run until May 25.

According to the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, this territorial registration will be piloted in 12 cities.

“By decision of the Ministry, an extra stage of 1st-year public school registration for the 2026-2027 academic year has been established, which will be conducted on a territorial basis.

This stage will begin on May 15 and conclude on May 25. Before the general registration period, parents will have the opportunity to register their children at their preferred school, prioritising those within their place of residence.

The pilot implementation of the territorial principle will take place in Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Zugdidi, Ambrolauri, Ozurgeti, Akhaltsikhe, Gori, Mtskheta, Telavi, and Poti. When determining addresses, the LEPL Education Management Information System will rely on the addresses recorded in the LEPL State Services Development Agency database as of April 15, 2026”, - says the agency.