28 Armenian students to be enrolled in Thai Regent School this yearJuly 3, 2009 - 23:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's ministry of education and science and School of Regent in Thailand signed an agreement in 2005 to organize contests every year, and the winners of the contest, 14 to 16 years students will study in Thai Regent School. Thai Regent School offers scholarships covering up to 90 per cent of education cost, which is equal to 20 000 USD for each student. Over the past 3 years, more than 62 Armenian students enrolled in Thai Regent School, this year 28 students won the contest: the participants passed an examination in mathematics and English, and interview with the founder of the school, Dr. Virachai Techavichit. "The goal of our schools - to educate children, all children who received scholarships know that they must become exemplary for the society. I am confident they will become a new generation of leaders ", Dr. Virachai Techavichit said. "I am so fascinated by Armenian students that I am ready to open an Armenian school in the UK even tomorrow," he said adding that the issue of opening of the School of Regents in Armenia is still discussed. Thai Regent School is accredited by WES Ofsted inspection of UK, and is considered a full member of "Round Square". Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. |