Armenia is actively modernizing its educational system with the support of the World Bank. As part of a large-scale project, 160 modern school laboratories have already been equipped, and 1,000 teachers have undergone retraining. Future plans include expanding preschool education and creating an inclusive learning environment.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, on October 2, Armenia's Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, Araksia Svajyan, held a meeting with Shizuka Kunimoto, the World Bank's program manager.
Deputy Minister Svajyan highlighted the significant role of the World Bank in reforming Armenia’s education sector. Special attention was given to the “Additional Financing for the Education Improvement Program” project, under which approximately 160 school laboratories equipped with modern scientific and engineering tools have been established in several regions of the country.
As part of the project, around 1,000 teachers in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) have also received retraining. An electronic version of the course is planned, which will be accessible to all educators.
The government’s “300 Schools, 500 Kindergartens” program was also discussed at the meeting. Svajyan noted that expanding access to preschool education is a priority and emphasized the importance of continuing the development of early childhood facilities with the support of the World Bank.
Particular attention was paid to safety issues in the construction process and the creation of appropriate environments for inclusive education. The parties also discussed the framework for future cooperation between Armenia and the World Bank in the education sector.
