ArmInfo. Within the framework of the project to popularize the French language in Armenia, France will allocate 600,000 euros to improve the quality of teaching French in the Republic and support the needs of students.
On September 16, at a meeting with the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports (M0ESC) of Armenia Zhanna Andreasyan, the Ambassador of France to Armenia Olivier Decotigny stated this. He emphasized the need to spread French language teaching not only in Yerevan but also in the regions of Armenia.
As reported by the press service of the Ministry, a signing ceremony of documents aimed at promoting and enhancing the teaching of French in general educational institutions of the country was held between the MoESC and the French Embassy in Armenia. Under the signed agreements, the two parties will collaborate to offer ongoing training for French teachers, beginning in 2025, for a minimum of 10 days per year. A pilot program consisting of 225-hours of training will be conducted for about 30 teachers of French as a foreign language, who will then assist in training their fellow colleagues. The pilot project will be implemented by the French operator France Education International in cooperation with the National Center for Education Development and Innovation Foundation. "The goal of the project is to provide pedagogical training for teachers who teach French, equipping them with a new methodology.
We also aim to expand the network of in-depth study of the French language and meet the growing needs of students," the French Ambassador noted. In turn, Zhanna Andreasyan mentioned that new French language teaching programs, textbooks and materials will be introduced in schools. "Currently, 19 schools are participating in the French language training program, but this number may grow as other schools express interest in the new programs," Andreasyan added. The parties touched upon the development of the French language ahead of the 10th Francophonie Games in Armenia. In this regard, the French diplomat emphasized the significance of Armenia's membership in the International Organization of Francophonie.
