The First for Armenia: Generation AI’s First Cohort Graduates From Public Schools
The Generation AI High School Project saw its first cohort of students graduate from high school in an AI track, marking a milestone for Armenia’s public education system.
Since 2023, the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) and Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports have jointly integrated advanced AI education in the public school system, allowing students to study free advanced algebra, Python programming and artificial intelligence as part of their school curriculum.
“The program is strengthening public education by equipping students with AI skill set,” said Araksia Svajyan, deputy minister of education, science, culture and sports.
“We see this as an important and innovative step for the system. Our goal is to expand it to major high schools across the country, so that every student interested in AI has access to advanced learning.”
The ceremony took place at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, where 207 graduates from 14 high schools across seven regions received their certificates.
“Today we are seeing a generation whose journey sets a new precedent not only for Armenia’s public education system, but for many countries around the world,” said Suzanna Shamakhyan, executive director of FAST.
“It reflects years of collective effort and the mobilization of Armenian expertise across borders. These past three years have shown that students across all regions can access high-quality education and compete at both local and international levels. In the future, many of these young people will become AI researchers and innovators capable of turning challenges into opportunities and creating solutions for Armenia and the world.”
Launched in 2023 in 14 high schools across seven regions of Armenia, the program has already scaled nationwide, reaching 26 high schools in 19 major cities across all regions of the country. By the 2026–2027 academic year, Generation AI will expand to up to 45 high schools, reaching more than 85 percent of Armenia’s high school students.
Earlier, the program was named one of the top two innovations in the Impact category at the ASU+GSV Education Innovation Showcase, held April 12–15 in San Diego, making Armenia the only country outside the United States represented in the finals in the competition’s four-year history.
The Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) was founded in 2017 with the aim of creating a favorable ecosystem to promote technological innovation and scientific advancement in Armenia. FAST develops and pilots programs with the potential for a long-term, sustainable impact on Armenia’s science, technology, and innovation ecosystem. Over its nine years of operation, the foundation has implemented 31 programs and impacted more than 27,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries.
