The State Audit Office conducted the audit of preconditions necessary for the achievement of an acceptable quality of education. Present audit aimed at the evaluation of the activities carried out by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and higher education institutions.
Study carried out by the Stated Audit Office revealed that 64% of graduates of three selected higher education institutions completed their studies with below average academic performance indicator. 67% of the scores of students with active status are also below average. Additionally, the observation carried out by the audit team revealed that the attendance rate on the lectures/seminars at the selected higher education institutions was as low as 15%.
In line with this, the State Audit Office examined the preconditions that should encourage students to achieve the learning outcomes envisaged by study programs and maintain high academic performance. Particularly, the present audit studied state tuition aid scheme, student services offered by the higher education institutions and study program quality assurance mechanisms.
