International Schools in Armenia
Combined Curriculum’sSchool Profile Pages
Please click on the school below to access the school profile page*. This is a new resource and we will be adding more profiles asap.
- Cambridge International School of Armenia
- QSI International School of Yerevan
- Quantum College
- UWC Dilijan
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Leopardfish – Country Guide
Lifestyle
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Armenia ranks lower than most in their annual Quality of Life Index.That said, Armenia is a safe place with very little violent crime (the border with Azerbaijan being the only exception). It’s also an “open air museum” consisting of over 4,000 historical monuments dating back to prehistoric and Hellenistic times as well as the early Christian and medieval periods. Yerevan, Armenia’s capitol, was founded in 782 BC and is one of the world’s oldest continually lived in cities. It consists of lively outdoor cafes, buslings markets, large public spaces and beautiful parks. It provides the expat a number of western conveniences and a taste of the exotic. English, however, is not widely spoken in Armenia. This may complicate an expat’s retail experiences. Read more…
Satisfying sites on lifestyle in Armenia
numbeo.Armenia numbeo.Yerevan expatwoman.Armenia expatblog.Armenia
Cost of Living
You can live like a king in Armenia on “western” middle-class wages, even in the most exclusive neighborhoods of its capital city. According Xpatulator’s July 2016 report, the cost of living in Yerevan (where most expats live) is well below the international average. This is evident with a number of goods and services such as groceries, restaurants, alcohol and Internet service. Housing accommodations and furnishings, however, are more on the pricey end. Still, the western expat should come out ahead and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
Satisfying sites on cost of living in Armenia
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Climate
Summers in Armenia are dry and sunny lasting from June to September with temperatures ranging from 10 to 22 degrees Celsius. Winters are cold with an abundance of snow with temperatures ranging between -10 and -5 degrees Celsius. The Autumn season is long while Spring is short.
Visa Restrictions
Armenia has a favorable approach to business immigration and has adopted a very liberal immigration policy favoring the free movement of persons. Citizens of these countries do not require a travel visa to visit Armenia. Further details of work or residency visa requirements should be requested from the school at interview.
For the latest up to date information for entry please visit Armenia Ministry Of Foreign Affairs website.
Safety and Security
The political and security status of countries around the world is constantly changing, to keep up with the current situation in any country please monitor the relevant Government websites and international news. The links below also provide useful indicators for prospective travelers.
The UK Foreign Office US State Department BBC World News Al Jazeera Aravot