International Schools in Armenia

Year after year, new international schools open in Armenia, where your child can be immersed in a more globally designed curriculum. Check back to this page each year for an updated list. The schools range from nurseries to high schools, with some also offering International Baccalaureates. Admissions differ between the schools, as well as the tuition rates. There may also be limited spaces for certain nationalities if the school is aiming for a very multicultural student body. While most international schools in Armenia offer only day classes, some might also have a boarding option. While Armenian is the language most schools teach in, the international variations also offer curricula in English and other languages. 

QSI – Quality Schools International

The oldest International school in Armenia, QSI was founded in 1995 and accredited by MSA/CESS from 2000 onwards. It belongs to the group of non-profit international schools which operate in the English language around the world. Other languages taught at the school include Armenian, Russian and French.

Available: Nursery, Primary/Elementary, Secondary
Address: Gevorg Chavush 50, Section 12 0088 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
Phone: +374 10 349130

CIS Armenia International School

A newer international school located in Yerevan, CIS Armenia has both a preschool and regular school program for children up to 18 years of age. The curriculum is based on both the British and Armenian national programs, with IGCSE, AS and A Level schooling in the senior years. This means that is also includes a grade 13, with the last year considered the “golden standard” of international qualifications. At the moment, the 2017-2018 school year is only open for children aged 3-12 however, with the higher grades opening up in the coming years. Full forms and documentation lists are included on the Admissions page of the website.

Available: Preschool, Primary/Elementary, Secondary +
Address: 2/3 Mesrop Mashtots Ave. 0015 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
Phone: +374 11 775577

British International School of Armenia (BISA)

BISA officially launched September 2017 with A-level courses to ensure an international certificate. BISA offers the internional KS3, iGSCE and iA-levels which are middle- and high-school curriculum and are accepted all over the world. BOO Academy is a pre-school institution and accepts English-speaking kids too. What makes this school unique is that all teachers are qualified through the Pearson Education training sessions, with English teachers Cambridge CELTA certified.
The maximum number of students in a given classroom is also capped at 12 pupils. Required documents are mentioned on the admissions page of the website.

Available: Primary/Elementary, Secondary +
Address: 67/1 Baghramyan Ave. 0033 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
Phone: +374 43 509709

French International School in Armenia

This year, the French International School marks its 10^th anniversary. The school offers classes in multiple languages, with French being the language of choice. Armenian and English are taught for a few hours each week as well, while Russian and other languages such as German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese may be taken up to Grade 8. The school takes children as young as 2 years of age. There is a Baccalaureat exam to pass in the final year. Upon graduation, students may automatically enroll in the French University of Armenia or look for post-secondary opportunities in France.

Available: Kindergarten, Primary/Elementary, Secondary
Address: 2 Nar Dos Ave. 0033 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
Phone: +374 10 582364

Anania Shirakatsy Armenian National Lyceum

The Shirakatsy School provides education matching international standards, a member of both the IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization) and Round Square. It runs all three IB programs, for the primary, middle and high school students. It is intended for both Armenian and international students, with the last two years conducted entirely in English. Children as young as 2 years of age are accepted. The school marks its 25^th anniversary this year.

Available: Kindergarten, Primary/Elementary, Secondary
Address: 35 Artem Mikoyan Street 0079 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
Phone: +374 10 640102

UWC Dilijan International School

The international school in Dilijan aims to bring ambitious young people from around the world into the picturesque region of Armenia, where the educational system focuses on the empowerment of the future leaders of the world. Having opened its doors in 2014, it became the 14^th United World College, the first extension into the Caucasus region. In the 2016-17 academic year, the school became home for 198 students from 72 countries. For more information, check the extensive news section on the website.

Available: IB Diploma Programme (age 16-17)
Address: 7 Getapnya Street 3903 Dilijan, Republic of Armenia
Phone: +374 60 750800

NOTE: It is best to hire private tutors for the first year of your child’s education, particularly in the Armenian language. This is especially the case if your children do not know any Armenian at all. Even if they do, it will not always be easy to follow all subjects in Armenian if they are used to studying in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, etc. New schools open all the time, with CIS and BISA among the latest newcomers. See the full list of private schools here.