The five-year program of study at the Academy is designed to produce well-rounded students who are prepared to enter local universities in Georgia as well as highly-regarded universities in Europe and the United States. English is the primary language of instruction, except in classes which study Georgian and Russian where these languages are spoken exclusively.
Our academic program makes the following demands:
- Daily preparation will be stressed, with homework in every subject, every day;
- Students will be expected to participate actively in every class, communicating not only with the teacher, but also with their peers;
- Wherever and whenever practicable, technology will be integrated into classroom instruction;
- Frequent writing and assessment will be given high priority in all subjects;
- Attendance is mandatory. Excessive absenteeism can result in lower marks or the requirement that a student repeat the year.
The academic year is divided into two semesters, each ending in a marking period. The first and the third quarters occur at the halfway point of each semester, at which time teachers communicate student progress. Unless otherwise designated, classes meet four times per week (50 minutes each) with one double period (80 minutes). Students engage in physical and extracurricular activities throughout the year.
Our academic program differs from that of the typical Georgian program as the majority of our courses are more intensive, meeting five hours per week in small classes throughout the entire academic year. They include a high degree of “hands on” activities, as well as the use of advanced textbooks and technology.
