As a result of the tragic circumstances arising from the September 19 exodus from Artsakh, 40 new students have been enrolled at the Armenian Missionary Association of America’s Khoren & Shooshanig Avedisian School for the 2023 to 2024 academic year. These students were forcibly displaced from Stepanakert, Martuni cities, as well as from the villages of Chartar, Haterk and Khnushinak of Artsakh. In addition, four children from Artsakh were enrolled in the school’s Kindergarten class.
A welcoming environment has been created for these students, who are enrolled in grades first through 12th. The School psychologist remains involved in helping them integrate and settle into their new school routine and curriculum. The School also assisted these new students with the purchase of school supplies and books.
AMAA’s Avedisian School is an educational institution that is committed to providing a K through 12th grade high-quality, comprehensive and tuition-free education, to a current student body of 800. The children who attend the School live in the low-income Malatia-Sebastia district of Yerevan.
AMAA Avedissian School students
AMAA Avedissian School students in class
The state-of-the-art complex is an environmental laboratory featuring solar panels, recycled rainwater, green roofs and more. The educational complex was awarded the “LEED Silver” certificate as a project that meets environmental requirements and is one of the most unique buildings in the region.
AMAA’s remains committed to its mission to equip vulnerable groups of society with the necessary tools to become well-rounded citizens and realize their fullest potential.
Over the last four years, the High School had 111 graduates; 100 percent of whom continued their education in the Armenia’s leading universities.
The flow of displaced students from Artsakh to Avedisian School continues, and AMAA is ready to welcome them with open arms.
AMAA Avedissian School students
To learn more about Avedisian School and AMAA’s Artsakh Cares Fund and to make a donation you may visit the AMAA’s website.
Founded in 1918, the Armenian Missionary Association of America serves the spiritual, educational, and social needs of Armenian communities in 24 countries around the world including Armenia and Artsakh. For additional information, you may visit the website.