Pre-higher Education System
Duration of compulsory
education
Age of entry: 6
Age of exit: 14
Structure of school
system
Type/level of education:
Elementary
Type of school:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Length of program (years): 3
Age level:
from 6 to 9
Type/level of education:
Preparatory
Type of school:
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Length of program (years): 5
Age level:
from 9 to 14
Type/level of education:
Senior Secondary
Type of school:
HIGH (SENIOR) SCHOOL
Length of program (years): 2
Age level:
from 14 to 16
Certificate awarded:
SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
Type/level of education:
Technical
Type of school:
TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Length of program (years): 3
Age level:
from 14 to 17
Description of secondary
school system
Secondary education lasts 2 years after completion of
the first two stages: elementary school (3 years) and intermediate school
(5 years).
Higher Education System
Structure of system
Further development of the higher education system takes
into consideration the following: a transition from the former two-level
(college-higher education institution) system to a unified four-level system
of higher education: the 1st level: colleges; the 2nd level: two-stage
(or regional) colleges, baccalaureate courses equivalent to them; the 3rd
level: universities and, equivalent to them, master's courses of higher
education institutions; the 4th level: aspirantura.
Main types of higher
education institutions in country
Type of institution: HAMASALARAN
Translation:
UNIVERSITY
Type of institution: INSTITUT
Translation:
INSTITUTE
Type of institution: CONSERVATORIA
Translation:
CONSERVATOIRE
Administrative structure
of higher education
Name of body:
Ministry of Higher Education and Science
Address:
Street: Movses Khorenatsi, 13
City: Yerevan
Postal code: 375010
Telephone: 374-2-524896
Fax: 374-2-567164
Languages of instruction
Armenian, Russian
Stages and Organization of Higher
Education Studies
University
level studies
Stage 1:
Junior specialist
Description: The Junior specialist courses last for 2-3
years in junior colleges. Junior specialists will be prepared from first-year
graduates of two-level colleges of higher education institutions.
Stage 2:
Bachelor's studies
Description: Bachelor's programmes are offered by two-level
(regional) colleges; baccalaureate courses in universities and other higher
education institutions; specialized schools and institutions. It stipulates
a theoretic preparation in general professional subjects, mastering of
decision-making skills in various professional fields, in changing conditions,
and training of wide-profile specialists.
Stage 3:
Internatura
Description: This programme stipulates fundamental and
thorough education and acquiring of knowledge needed for research work,
education, mastering of proficient skills and abilities. Education in master's
courses lasts for two years; graduates receive a master's degree.
Stage 4:
Aspirantura
Description: This two-year programme aims at preparing
scientific-pedagogic personnel. It stipulates mastering of individual scientific
educational programme, additional knowledge and skills for scientific work,
abilities for original research and scientific-pedagogic activities.
Admissions to Higher Education
Admissions
to university level
Secondary school credential/certificate/diploma(s)
required for entry
Name of sec. school credential:
SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
Total number of years of primary
and secondary school study: 10
National admission entrance
examination requirements
Name of test/exam: ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
Admission
for foreign students
Special entry regulations
for foreign students in country/state:
Foreign students holding a secondary school leaving certificate
can apply to have their files examined by a special selection committee.
Foreign students who do not hold secondary school leaving certificates
can enter technical schools or colleges. All foreign candidates must have
a residence visa and be recommended by competent bodies in their countries.
Requirements at national level
Name of exam or requirement:
Armenian and Russian language tests.
Other special academic requirements
for foreign students set up at national level:
Foreign students are admitted to the one-year preparatory
department of the corresponding higher education institution after having
received the recommendation of the selection committee.
Recognition of studies and
qualifications
Recognition of studies
completed and credentials awarded in foreign countries
Bodies primarily addressing
questions relating to the recognition of foreign credentials and studies
in higher education
Name of body: Ministry of
Foreign Affairs
Address:
Street: 10 Baghramian Av.
City: Yerevan
Postal code: 37019
Telephone: 3742-588841
Fax: 3472-527022
Recognition of foreign credentials
to enter an institution: Y
Recognition of foreign credentials
to enter a profession: Y
Description of services provided
and types of students dealt with:
Certification of diplomas and
scientific degrees.
Date:
1995/1996
Source:
International Association of Universities (IAU)
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