{"id":111,"date":"2026-07-08T02:06:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T23:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/documents.am\/en\/armenia-education-documents\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T02:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T23:06:18","slug":"armenia-education-documents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/documents.am\/en\/armenia-education-documents\/","title":{"rendered":"Armenia Education Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education System in Armenia and Recognition of Educational Documents Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Armenia has a developed education system that meets international standards and allows graduates to continue their studies and work in various countries around the world. Diplomas and certificates issued in Armenia are recognized in a number of states, but for official confirmation, a nostrification or legalization procedure is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company <strong>Business Liga<\/strong> provides comprehensive services for the recognition of Armenian educational documents in different countries, and also helps foreigners confirm their diplomas in Armenia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education System in Armenia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Preschool Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Compulsory preschool education begins at age 3<br>\u2714 There are public and private kindergartens<br>\u2714 Not mandatory for school enrollment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Secondary Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 School education lasts 12 years<br>\u2714 Divided into three levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Primary (Grades 1-4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic (Grades 5-9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete Secondary (Grades 10-12)<br>\u2714 Upon completion of the 12th grade, a <strong>secondary education certificate<\/strong> is issued<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Secondary Vocational Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Colleges and technical schools accept students after the 9th or 12th grade<br>\u2714 Graduates receive a <strong>diploma of secondary specialized education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Higher Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Universities admit based on entrance exams<br>\u2714 There are public and private universities in Armenia<br>\u2714 The system complies with the Bologna Process and includes three levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/strong> (4 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Master&#8217;s Degree<\/strong> (2 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Postgraduate\/Doctoral Studies<\/strong> (3-5 years)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Additional Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Advanced training courses<br>\u2714 Professional retraining<br>\u2714 Certification programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education Documents in Armenia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 <strong>Secondary School Certificate<\/strong> \u2013 confirms completion of school (12 years)<br>\u2714 <strong>Diploma of Secondary Specialized Education<\/strong> \u2013 issued after graduating from a college<br>\u2714 <strong>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree Diploma<\/strong> \u2013 issued upon completion of a 4-year higher education program<br>\u2714 <strong>Master&#8217;s Degree Diploma<\/strong> \u2013 confirms a 2-year program after a bachelor&#8217;s degree<br>\u2714 <strong>PhD Diploma<\/strong> \u2013 an academic degree equivalent to foreign doctoral studies<br>\u2714 <strong>Certificates of short-term training and advanced training courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognition of Armenian Diplomas Abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diplomas from Armenian universities are recognized in a number of countries; however, depending on the state, an additional confirmation procedure may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Countries with Automatic Recognition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some countries recognize Armenian diplomas without the need for nostrification. These are mainly CIS countries (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan) based on interstate agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Countries Requiring an Apostille<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In countries that have acceded to the Hague Convention, it is sufficient to affix an <strong>apostille<\/strong> to the document for recognition. These include:<br>\u2714 <strong>USA, Canada, United Kingdom<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>France, Germany, Italy, Spain<\/strong><br>\u2714 <strong>Turkey, Israel, UAE, and others<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Countries Requiring Consular Legalization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some states (China, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia) require <strong>consular legalization<\/strong>, which includes certification of documents by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and the consulate of the destination country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Countries Requiring Nostrification<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>In a number of countries (Germany, Austria, USA), a diploma must undergo <strong>evaluation and verification<\/strong> by specialized organizations. For example:<br>\u2714 In Germany \u2013 ZAB (Zentralstelle f\u00fcr ausl\u00e4ndisches Bildungswesen)<br>\u2714 In the USA \u2013 WES (World Education Services)<br>\u2714 In Canada \u2013 ICAS, IQAS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognition of Foreign Diplomas in Armenia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign citizens wishing to work or study in Armenia must undergo the nostrification procedure at the <strong>National Center for Professional Education and Quality (ANQA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognition Procedure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714 Submitting an application to ANQA<br>\u2714 Verification of authenticity and compliance of educational programs<br>\u2714 Issuance of a recognition certificate or a refusal with an explanation of reasons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Documents subject to nostrification:<\/strong><br> School certificates<br> College and university diplomas<br> Continuing education documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Help?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The company <strong>Business Liga<\/strong> offers services for:<br>\u2714 Legalization and apostille of diplomas<br>\u2714 Translation and notarization of documents<br>\u2714 Nostrification of Armenian and foreign diplomas<br>\u2714 Representation of interests in government bodies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Contact us<\/strong>, and we will help you verify your diploma without unnecessary complications!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Education System in Armenia and Recognition of Educational Documents Abroad Armenia has a developed education system that meets international standards and allows graduates to continue their studies and work in various countries around the world. 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