GEMS School Management (GSM), the advisory and operations arm of GEMS Education, and Omnia Georgia, an established real estate developer in Georgia, today signed a pre-operational agreement to establish and operate a world-class, GEMS-managed international school in Tbilisi.
The agreement marks GSM’s entry into the Georgian market and a major step forward in its international growth plans, strengthening its presence in Europe as it explores further opportunities across the region.
The school, set to open in September 2029, will offer an international curriculum for students aged 3-18. Located at the heart of Omnia Isani project, Omnia Georgia’s flagship master-planned community in Tbilisi’s rapidly growing Isani district, the school will give families access to world-class education within their own neighbourhood.
Supported by significant residential growth and infrastructure investment in the area, it is poised to become a flagship institution for international education in Tbilisi and a benchmark for educational excellence in the region.
Georgia boasts a fast-growing education sector, currently valued at more than $3 billion and accounting for around 7% of the country’s GDP. Demand for private education is on the rise, with private school enrolment expected to reach approximately 73,100 pupils by the 2028/29 academic year, up from 66,500 in 2024.
Robert Tarn CBE, CEO of GEMS School Management, said:
“Through our partnership with Omnia Georgia, we look forward to bringing decades of educational expertise to a development that has been designed around families from day one. Together, we have the opportunity to create a school that sets a new benchmark for international education in Tbilisi and serves as a catalyst for educational excellence across the region.”
Alexsi Basiashvili, CEO at Omnia, said:
“Georgia is at an exciting inflection point – a growing economy, an increasingly international population, and real appetite for the best in education. Partnering with GEMS School Management allows us to meet that demand in the most meaningful way, not just by building homes, but by creating a community where families can truly thrive. This school will be the beating heart of Omnia Isani.”
Under the partnership, GSM will deliver its turnkey ASPIRE model, covering school design, curriculum planning, recruitment, safeguarding, technology integration, and operations, bringing GEMS’ 65+ years of global education expertise to the project.
Omnia Georgia will provide master planning, construction, and community integration to ensure the school is anchored within a high-quality, accessible environment. GSM will also support Omnia’s architectural concepts and school design to ensure alignment with GEMS’ global standards, and will work alongside local authorities to support regulatory approvals and licensing.
