School in Armenia

General school education in Armenia is known as հանրակրթություն. It is designed to give children common knowledge, social skills, and preparation for work or further study. The system has twelve grades. It is commonly divided into primary school, middle or basic school, and upper-secondary or high school. Primary education builds reading, writing, mathematics, and basic understanding of the world. A classroom teacher often guides much of the early learning. Middle school introduces a wider range of subjects and more specialist teachers. Pupils develop knowledge in languages, mathematics, sciences, society, technology, arts, and physical education. After basic education, learners generally continue in an upper-secondary school or choose vocational education. Upper-secondary schooling may offer different subject profiles and prepares pupils for final assessment and possible university admission. Most schools teach mainly in Armenian and follow national educational requirements. Schools serving recognized minority communities may provide instruction or language support connected with the community's language. Public schools form the main part of the system, while private and specialized schools also exist. Specialized options may place greater emphasis on languages, mathematics, science, arts, sports, or another area. Families usually communicate with teachers and school leaders about attendance, progress, learning support, and school rules. Available facilities and extracurricular activities can vary by school and location. A school certificate records successful completion of a stage. Families moving into or within Armenia should ask the receiving school how previous records, grade placement, and any missing subjects will be handled.