  150 high schools will function in Armenia by 2012September 3, 2009 - 14:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Some 150 high schools will function in Armenia by 2012, said a representative of the RA Ministry of Education. Narine Hovhannisyan said the purpose of the initiative is to train the pupils for institutions of higher education. "In high schools, pupils will get some 70 percent of knowledge essential to enter a university," she said. "Any pupil will have the possibility to choose the subjects to be studied thoroughly after 9 grades in ordinary school." As to the teaching stuff, Ms. Hovhannisyan said all teachers have taken refresher courses. "Courses for directors will be conducted in October," she said.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
