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    Minister Of Education And Science - Artsakh

    Mon, Jul 28th, 2014

    Education System Meets EU Standards

    Slavik Asryan, Minister of Education and Science

    Education has always been a top priority in Armenian culture and in
    Nagorno Karabakh Republic, where public educational institutions are
    free and open to all students. Slavik Asryan, Minister of Education
    and Science, discusses his ministry's current projects and goals.

    European Times: Can you describe Nagorno Karabakh's educational system?

    Slavik Asryan: Our system includes pre-schools, primary and secondary
    schools, professional schools and both state and private universities,
    including Artsakh State University, which offers 31 degree programmes
    and has established ties to other universities around the world.
    Accredited branches of Armenian and Russian universities also offer
    educational services in Nagorno Karabakh. This year we have 6,500
    students enrolled in our university system, of which 3,000 are
    enrolled at Artsakh State University. Education is a priority for the
    government.

    European Times: What are some of your current projects?

    Slavik Asryan: We are working with international institutions to
    continue to upgrade our education system and to make sure it conforms
    to EU standards. We work particularly closely with Armenian
    institutions. Although as an unrecognized state we cannot officially
    take part in the Bologna programme, we have made all the reforms and
    met all the standards required in the Bologna system. A recent
    conference in Stepanakert focused on education rights for unrecognised
    states, including recognition of the diplomas we award our students.
    Our current projects include investing in upgrading our educational
    facilities, which we are financing with the help of Armenia and of the
    Armenian Diaspora. We are also upgrading technologies employed in
    education. We welcome the assistance of international financial and
    educational institutions as we continue to improve our education
    system.

    European Times: How important is the education sector in Nagorno
    Karabakh's economic development?

    Slavik Asryan: Education is a top priority for our country. Nagorno
    Karabakh is a liberal, peaceful, free country which has worked very
    hard to develop and improve every aspect of its economy, including the
    educational system. We have now implemented the same EU educational
    standards and regulations as Armenia has, but we need for our
    students' diplomas to be recognised abroad. One of this ministry's
    main goals is to ensure international recognition for diplomas awarded
    by Nagorno Karabakh's universities.

    European Times: What is your personal message to our readers?

    Slavik Asryan: The Ministry of Education and Science welcomes
    partnerships of all kinds with international educational institutions
    worldwide. Nagorno Karabakh's education sector has implemented EU
    standards and both it and our students have great potential.

    http://www.european-times.com/sector/minister-education-science-artsakh/

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