# How to Enroll a Child in a Kindergarten in Georgia ![How to Enroll a Child in a Kindergarten in Georgia](https://bigmed.ge/media/serve/media/blog/original/29TIFnnhQgXxY2kXawSCh6OncEHrWcSqp2Q18YzE.jpg) **Specializations:** Pediatrics > Moving to Georgia with kids? Discover how to choose a public or private kindergarten in Tbilisi and Batumi, find out exactly which documents need to be translated, and learn how to navigate the electronic registration system without a Georgian personal number. Moving to a different country always brings many new questions, and for a family, the most important is deciding where to enroll their child and where to begin. You have to select a suitable kindergarten, fill in the registration forms, translate the documents, and find out whether the child will be able to study in Russian. Since you are unfamiliar with Georgian websites and the names of state institutions, the whole process may seem rather complicated at first. In the article, we will give a simple explanation of how to enroll a child in kindergarten in Tbilisi and Batumi, what documents to prepare, and what to do if you need a Russian-speaking sector. > The details apply to 2026, though the registration dates and the number of available places could change. It is important that you verify the terms with the particular institution to which you intend to apply. To avoid missing important deadlines, we recommend that you sign up for news updates on the official websites or regularly visit the websites of the kindergartens and schools, as well as their social media pages. ## Do Kindergartens in Georgia Accept Children from Other Countries? Yes, foreign children may study in Georgia. There is no separate admission procedure for citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and other CIS countries are not required to go through a special admission process. The general rules for foreigners apply to them. The key point relates to documents; usually the birth certificate, passport, and report card have to be translated into Georgian. ## How to Enroll a Child in a Kindergarten in Tbilisi The city's Kindergarten Management Agency manages the municipal kindergartens in Tbilisi, and registration is carried out electronically, usually starting before the new academic year begins. Exact dates are announced separately. For example, registration for the 2026–2027 year started in July 2026. This does not mean that the dates will be the same next year, so it is better to follow the announcements on the [official website of the Tbilisi Kindergarten Management Agency](https://kids.org.ge/) in advance. To get admission, you generally need the child's birth certificate, the parents' identification documents, a medical certificate, and two 3×4 photographs. If the documents were not issued in Georgia, then you must have them translated into Georgian. A foreign child may also be asked for a passport, a document certifying the right to reside in Georgia, and a Georgian personal number — provided that one has already been assigned. ## What to Do if You Cannot Register Online It is quite common for foreign parents to encounter this situation, since the electronic form either cannot locate the child using their documents or needs the child's Georgian personal number. In this situation, don't immediately abandon the idea of sending the child to a municipal kindergarten. You should contact the kindergarten you have chosen and state that the child is a citizen of another country. If there are still no places available, the parents can request that the child be placed on a waiting list. You can also call the Tbilisi Kindergarten Management Agency at **+995 32 2 37 82 43; i**t is advisable to ask someone who speaks Georgian, but in many cases, employees can explain the basic conditions in Russian as well. ## What Documents to Collect for a Kindergarten in Tbilisi To avoid making multiple trips, it is better to prepare immediately: - Copy of the child's birth certificate or passport; - Copy of the parent's passport; - Notarized translation of foreign documents into Georgian; - Medical certificate; - Two 3×4 cm photographs of the child; - Document confirming the right to reside in Georgia (if available). Sometimes the kindergarten administration asks for additional documents. For example, information about vaccinations, allergies, chronic diseases, or the child's special needs. This is a normal practice: the kindergarten needs to know if the child needs a special diet, medications, or the assistance of a caregiver. The official list of documents can be found on the website of the [Tbilisi Kindergarten Management Agency](https://kids.org.ge/?page_id=1610). ## How to Enroll a Child in a Kindergarten in Batumi In Batumi, the registration is handled by the city's Union of Kindergartens, and details about enrolment are available on the website [batumikids.ge](http://batumikids.ge). Registration usually takes place in several stages. First, children who have a right to a benefit or priority are registered. After that, general registration for the remaining spots opens. A child is considered enrolled only if there is a free spot in their age group. Therefore, it is advisable to choose in advance not just one, but several suitable kindergartens near your home. Once registration has been successfully completed, parents should hand the documents to the kindergarten director, as they are usually given a period of 10 days to do so; if they do not submit the documents by the deadline, the place may be offered to another child. ## Documents for a Kindergarten in Batumi The documents required are almost identical to those in Tbilisi and include the child's birth certificate, one of the parents' passports, a medical certificate, and photographs. It would be better to have a foreign birth certificate translated into Georgian in advance and have that translation notarised. If the child has a Georgian personal number or a residence document, make copies of them. If the electronic system does not accept foreign documents, you must personally contact the Batumi Union of Kindergartens or the chosen kindergarten. The staff will advise you whether the child can be registered manually and if there is a place in the relevant age group. ## Is it necessary to verify that the child had previously been attending a kindergarten? No. Even if the child attended a kindergarten in another country for several years, there is no need to recognize this education in Georgia officially. According to the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (EQE), preschool education does not have to go through a recognition procedure. Therefore, obtaining a separate certificate confirming that the child attended a kindergarten is usually not required. [Official explanation given by EQE](https://www.eqe.ge/ka/page/static/213/utskhoetshi-mighebuli-ganatlebis-aghiareba). You can obtain a reference letter from the previous caregiver if you want to, even though the document is not required, as it may help the new kindergarten to get a better understanding of the child's habits and traits. ## What is a Georgian personal number and is it necessary to obtain one? A personal number is an identification number used by state systems to locate a child's records. With such a number in place, the process of electronically registering a child with a school or a municipal kindergarten is much simpler. Make sure to enter the number in the application if one has already been given; just because there is no number does not mean the child will definitely not be able to study, but the parents will most probably have to go to the institution's administration in person. In the case of kindergartens, things can become more complicated since the city's registration system will only accept certain types of children. The conditions in Tbilisi and Batumi might be different. This is precisely the reason why it is advisable to telephone the selected kindergarten in advance and explain your situation: namely, the child's citizenship, their age, whether they have a personal number, and the fact that they have a residence document. ## How to Correctly Translate Documents A regular self-prepared translation is usually not enough as a basis for admission to a state institution. Get the original documents and then contact a translation agency in Georgia or a notary. The passport and birth certificate must be translated into Georgian, and the translation must then be notarised. Pay attention to the spelling of the first and last name. They must be translated identically in all documents. If the surname is spelled one way in the passport and another way in the birth certificate translation, the processing may drag on. An apostille is not stated as an absolute requirement for every school document. However, when verifying authenticity, EQE may request additional information. ## Where to Get a Medical Certificate A medical certificate is usually mandatory for admission to a kindergarten. The easiest way is to get it at one of the clinics in Georgia. To quickly and comfortably visit all the necessary specialists, choose the right medical center, and get an official school form without waiting in lines, you can check the current catalog of clinics in Georgia in the "[Clinics of Georgia](https://bigmed.ge/en/clinics)" section. Take the child's passport or birth certificate with you, and also take any medical documents that you have. If you have saved the [vaccination](https://bigmed.ge/en/blog/childhood-vaccination-in-georgia-in-2026) card, give it to the doctor as well. Make sure you inform the doctor of any allergies, chronic illnesses, the medications you are taking, and any dietary restrictions. The reason for obtaining this information is not merely for formal purposes but rather to ensure the safety of the child. ## What Parents Should Do: A Short Action Plan To avoid confusion, start not by translating all documents at once, but by choosing an institution. Start by locating a few kindergartens or schools that are near your house. Then ring them to find out if they take foreign children, whether there are any spots available, and whether lessons are given in Russian. Then request the precise list of documents and prepare the original copies, translating only those documents that are actually needed through a notary. Most important of all — keep an eye on the deadlines. Just because electronic registration has been completed doesn't mean that enrollment is finally confirmed. You must submit the documents to the school or kindergarten within the given time frame; otherwise, the registration will be canceled. > To sign up for municipal kindergartens, go to the official website of the [Tbilisi Kindergarten Management Agency](https://kids.org.ge/) or the [Batumi Union of Kindergartens](https://batumikids.ge/?menuid=22). ## FAQ ### Can I have my child enrolled in a kindergarten without knowing the Georgian language? Yes. You can choose a state or private kindergarten. In state kindergartens, communication is mainly in Georgian, but children usually adapt quickly to a language environment. In private kindergartens, there are often Russian-speaking or English-speaking groups, which helps the child settle in more easily. At the same time, gradually getting acquainted with Georgian becomes part of everyday life and helps them adapt to life in the country. ### Is a Georgian personal number necessary? A personal number makes the process of registering electronically much simpler; if you don't have one, you should go directly to the school or kindergarten administration, who will tell you whether it is possible to register using a foreign passport. ### Can I bring documents in Russian? You may hand the original documents to the administration, but to have them processed, an official translation into Georgian will be necessary. It would be better to find out in advance which of the translations need to be notarised. --- Canonical: https://bigmed.ge/en/blog/how-to-enroll-a-child-in-a-kindergarten-in-georgia Country: Georgia (GE), the country in the South Caucasus Published: 2026-08-07T19:53:47+04:00 Updated: 2026-08-10T21:25:14+04:00