Newton Free School

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Newton Free School have authorization from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)?

Yes, Newton Free School successfully obtained authorization for the Primary (PYP), Middle (MYP), and Diploma (DP) programs from the International Baccalaureate Organization®.

What academic programs does Newton Free School offer?

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)

What is the difference between a School Graduation Certificate and an IB Diploma?

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.

Where and in which fields do the graduates of Newton Free School pursue their studies?

Given the diverse interests of Newton School graduates, their choices are varied. The 2023 DP cohort of 20 students at Newton Free School received $2,700,000 in scholarships and 80 letters of acceptance from leading universities in the United States of America, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, France, and Hungary.

What does the infrastructure of Newton Free School offer to students?

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

Which study programmes are available at the Saguramo address?

Newton Free School in Saguramo accepts students for Preschool (PYP 0) and Primary Years (PYP 1-5 grades) programmes.

What is the admission process for students at the Saguramo address?

For detailed information on the admission process at Newton Free School, please refer to the provided link.

Does the tuition fee at the Saguramo address differ from that of Tbilisi?

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.

Do you offer transportation services from Tbilisi to Saguramo?

Yes, the school provides transportation services.

Do you provide meals for the students at the Saguramo address?

For primary school students, the tuition fee includes two meals, and for preschool students, three meals are included.

Admission

What is the admission process for students at Newton Free School?

For detailed information on the admission process at Newton Free School, please refer to the provided link.

How can I initiate the process of transferring a student to Newton Free School?

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.geFor detailed information regarding admissions to Newton Free School, please refer to the following link.

Tuition Fees and Study Grants

How much is the tuition fee for the 2024-2025 academic year at Newton Free School?

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.

What is included in the tuition fee?

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.

Which club lessons are included in the tuition fee?

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 

What discounts are offered for students?

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.

Do you offer study grants?

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

Can students use the transportation service?

Yes, the school provides transportation services.

What is the cost of the transportation service?

For the 2023-2024 academic year, the annual transportation fee is 1380 GEL.

Nutrition

How do you provide meals for the students at Newton Free School?

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.

Is it possible to purchase a menu subscription in advance?

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

What time does the school day start and end?

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.

Do you have a school uniform at Newton Free School?

Students at Newton Free School do not have a school uniform.

How many students are there in a class?

Each class has a maximum of 20 students.

Which foreign languages are included in the curriculum?

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.

Does the school have an E-Journal?

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

When are the club lessons scheduled?

Club lessons take place from 15:00 to 17:50.

How many clubs can students select?

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.

How many students are in each club?

There are typically about 12-18 students in each club.