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International school officially opens doors in Armenia's resort town
15:57 * 11.10.14
The United World Colleges' (UWC) first ever international school in
Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, UWC Dilijan
on Saturday held its official opening in Armenia's north-eastern
resort town (Tavush region).
The school, which now has 96 students (aged 16-17) and only 25
pedagogues, is planning to increase its overload to by 2023 to involve
more young people and specialists in the system.
At a news conference held before the opening event, the school's
founding partner, Ruben Vardanyan, thanked all the people who believed
and assisted in the project. He expressed hope that UWC Dilijan will
set a good model in the international education system, by helping
shape new standards and values.
Armenian will not be taught as a foreign language at the school whose
curriculum includes courses in mathematics and foreign languages, said
John Puddefoot, the acting principal. But he expressed hope that they
will manage to organize classes of Armenians in the near future. The
school will also engage in scientific projects.
The idea to launch the school came into life thanks to assistance by
donors from around 200 countries. The total cost of the development
activities is $115 million as of now. An additional $30 million will
be spent for the procurement of land lots, architectural-engineering
activities and infra-structure development.
The curriculum, offered in the Armenian language, is based on the
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program. Starting from 2017,
the school will admit students aged 13-14.
The opening ceremony was attended by Armenian President Serzh
Sargsyan, President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakyan,
and other high-ranking officials.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/10/11/dilijan-international-school/
15:57 * 11.10.14
The United World Colleges' (UWC) first ever international school in
Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, UWC Dilijan
on Saturday held its official opening in Armenia's north-eastern
resort town (Tavush region).
The school, which now has 96 students (aged 16-17) and only 25
pedagogues, is planning to increase its overload to by 2023 to involve
more young people and specialists in the system.
At a news conference held before the opening event, the school's
founding partner, Ruben Vardanyan, thanked all the people who believed
and assisted in the project. He expressed hope that UWC Dilijan will
set a good model in the international education system, by helping
shape new standards and values.
Armenian will not be taught as a foreign language at the school whose
curriculum includes courses in mathematics and foreign languages, said
John Puddefoot, the acting principal. But he expressed hope that they
will manage to organize classes of Armenians in the near future. The
school will also engage in scientific projects.
The idea to launch the school came into life thanks to assistance by
donors from around 200 countries. The total cost of the development
activities is $115 million as of now. An additional $30 million will
be spent for the procurement of land lots, architectural-engineering
activities and infra-structure development.
The curriculum, offered in the Armenian language, is based on the
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program. Starting from 2017,
the school will admit students aged 13-14.
The opening ceremony was attended by Armenian President Serzh
Sargsyan, President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakyan,
and other high-ranking officials.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/10/11/dilijan-international-school/