Armenia Education System & Credential Evaluation

A guide to the Armenia education system and how your credentials compare to US standards for immigration, university admissions, and employment.

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Overview of the Armenian Education System

Armenia operates an 11–12 year system of general education. The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport oversees all levels of education. Following independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Armenia has reformed its education system in line with the Bologna Process, adopting a Bachelor's/Master's/PhD structure at university level. Armenian is the official language of instruction. The academic year runs from September to June.

Structure of the Education System

Primary Education — 4 Years (Ages 6–10, Grades 1–4)

Compulsory. Covers Armenian language, Mathematics, Natural Science, Arts, Music, and Physical Education.

Basic General Education — 5 Years (Ages 10–15, Grades 5–9)

Compulsory. Expanded curriculum including Armenian Literature, Mathematics, Foreign Languages, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Culminates in the Certificate of Basic General Education.

Secondary General Education — 3 Years (Ages 15–18, Grades 10–12)

Students choose an academic or vocational track. Culminates in a national examination and the Certificate of Secondary General Education (Attestat) — required for university admission.

University Education

Bachelor's degrees take 4 years. Master's degrees are 2 years. PhD programs are 3 years. Yerevan State University is the flagship institution. Armenia participates in the Bologna Process, making its degrees increasingly compatible with European and US standards.

Grade Conversion Scale for Armenia

Grade Scale	Description	US Equivalent
5 (Excellent)	Գերազանց / Gerazanc	A
4 (Good)	Լավ / Lav	B
3 (Satisfactory)	Բավարար / Bavarar	C
2 (Unsatisfactory)	Անբավարար / Anbavarar	F

Key Credentials

Certificate of Basic General Education — Grade 9 completion
Certificate of Secondary General Education (Attestat) — Grade 12 completion; equivalent to a US high school diploma
Bachelor's Degree (Bakalavr) — 4 years; equivalent to a US Bachelor's degree
Master's Degree (Magistr) — 2 years; equivalent to a US Master's degree

US Equivalency of Armenia Credentials

The Certificate of Secondary General Education (Attestat) is equivalent to a US high school diploma
A 4-year Bachelor's degree (Bakalavr) is equivalent to a US Bachelor's degree
A Master's degree (Magistr) is equivalent to a US Master's degree
A Specialist degree (5 years) is generally equivalent to a US Master's degree

Why You Need a Credential Evaluation

A formal credential evaluation is required for US university admissions, employment-based immigration petitions (H-1B, EB-1A, EB2-NIW, O-1, L-1), and professional licensing.

If your documents are in Armenian

All Armenia academic documents must be accompanied by certified English translations. Evaluation World offers Armenian-to-English translation services combined with your evaluation order.