Frequently Asked Questions
Newton School
Yes, Newton Free School successfully obtained authorization for the Primary (PYP), Middle (MYP), and Diploma (DP) programs from the International Baccalaureate Organization®.
The school provides students with IB International Baccalaureate academic programs, including:
1. Primary Years Program (PYP Preschool, PYP Grades 1-5)
2. Middle Years Program (MYP Grades 6-10)
3. Diploma Program (DP 11-12 Grades)
The IB International Baccalaureate Diploma opens doors for students to pursue higher education in top universities in Georgia and worldwide. It is recognized in Georgia as equivalent to the document proving full general education, granting the right to proceed to the next level of education. For more information, please visit the website of the National Center For Educational Quality Enhancement.
The Diploma Programme holds a special status at 1931 universities worldwide. DP students apply to over 3,300 higher education institutions annually, spanning nearly 90 countries. For detailed information about the DP program, please refer to the provided link.
Graduates of Newton School are distinguished by their diverse interests, and accordingly, their choices are also diverse.
In 2024, 24 “Newton Free School” graduates received a total of 3,000,000 USD in funding and 82 acceptance letters from leading universities in the United States, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and China.
In 2023, 20 graduates received 2,700,000 USD in funding and 80 acceptance letters from leading universities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, France, and Hungary.
In 2022, 16 graduates received 1,020,760 USD in funding and 56 acceptance letters from leading universities in the United States, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and France.
The infrastructure at Newton Free School offers students a range of modern facilities, including teaching laboratories, an indoor gym, an open sports field, a swimming pool, and various other essential spaces—all designed to create a comfortable environment for teaching and learning. Take a 3D virtual tour of the school’s facilities through the provided link.
Newton Free School in Saguramo
Newton Free School in Saguramo accepts students for Preschool (PYP 0) and Primary Years (PYP 1-5 grades) programmes.
For detailed information on the admission process at Newton Free School, please refer to the provided link.
No, the tuition fee does not change in case of studying at different addresses of Newton Free School. For detailed information on the tuition fees at Newton Free School, please refer to the following link.
Yes, the school provides transportation services.
For primary school students, the tuition fee includes two meals, and for preschool students, three meals are included.
Admission
For detailed information on the admission process at Newton Free School, please refer to the provided link.
If you are considering transferring a student to Newton Free School, please begin the process by registering the student on the waiting list. To do so, send us an email at info@newton.edu.ge. For detailed information regarding admissions to Newton Free School, please refer to the following link.
Tuition Fees and Study Grants
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the tuition fee for students admitted to the Preschool Education Program (PYP) is the equivalent of 4,000 euros in GEL.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the tuition fee for students enrolled in grades 1-5 of the Primary Years Program (PYP) is the equivalent of 4,500 euros in GEL.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the tuition fee for students enrolled in grades 6-8 of the Middle Years Program (MYP) is the equivalent of 5,000 euros in GEL. For students enrolled in grades 9-10 of the Middle Years Program (MYP), the tuition fee is the equivalent of 5,500 euros in GEL.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the tuition fee for students enrolled in grades 11-12 of the IB Diploma Program (DP) is the equivalent of 6,000 euros in GEL.
For detailed information regarding tuition fees at Newton Free School, please refer to the following link.
The tuition fee covers elective club lessons (excluding swimming). Additionally, for primary school students, it covers two meals a day, and for students in the Preschool, it includes three meals a day.
The tuition covers all elective clubs, excluding swimming. The complete list of clubs is available on the provided link.
For further details about the swimming club, please visit the link or contact the “Dinamo” Swimming and Water Polo Academy at:
Mobile: 598 011 414; 599 011 420
Phone: 0322 141 401
Email: contact@wpcdinamo.ge
If two children from one family are enrolled at the same time at Newton Free School, a 10% discount will be applied to the tuition fee for each student.
If three or more children from one family are enrolled at the same time at Newton Free School, a 20% discount will be applied to the tuition fee for each one.
Newton Free School provides a range of educational grants for interested students. For detailed information on study grants, please visit the following link.
Transportation Services
Yes, the school provides transportation services.
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the annual transportation fee is 1480 GEL.
Nutrition
Meals for primary school students are covered by the tuition fee. Other students have the option to purchase a variety of healthy food in the school cafeteria.
For primary school students, the tuition fee includes two meals, and for preschool students, three meals are included.
Students can choose to purchase a 2- or 4-week menu subscription at the cafeteria. Alternatively, students have the option to bring their own ‘Lunch-box’ and enjoy it in the cafeteria.
Educational Process
At Newton Free School, preschool students start their studies at 10:00, I-IV grade students at 09:50, and V-XII grade students at 09:00. From 15:00 to 17:45, students participate in elective club lessons.
Students at Newton Free School do not have a school uniform.
Each class has a maximum of 20 students.
Students begin learning English from the first grade, and from the 5th grade, they have the option to choose a second foreign language. Newton Free School values parental input and offers the most requested languages as a second mandatory language based on survey results. Currently, students can choose from French, German, Spanish, or Russian as their second language.
At Newton Free School, the Schoolbook and IB Managebac programs are essential tools for students, teachers, and parents. These platforms offer the capability to view grades, assignments, schedules, choose club lessons, communicate with teachers, and more.
Clubs
Club lessons take place from 15:00 to 17:50.
Students have the flexibility to choose as many clubs as their individual schedule allows. It’s important to note that the available clubs at Newton Free School are updated annually. For the complete list of clubs, please refer to the following link.
There are typically about 12-18 students in each club.