Center for Education Projects PIU The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports

Schools in Yerevan and across Armenia now teach science subjects in modern, well-equipped laboratories.
Laboratories in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, and Informatics were established with World Bank co-financing under the “Equipping General Education” subcomponent of the Education Improvement Project Additional Financing loan Project, implemented by theCenter For Education Projects PIU.
These STEM laboratories provide modern learning environments where students can reinforce theoretical knowledge through hands-on experiments and practical learning.
Prior to implementation, comprehensive studies were conducted to define school selection criteria and assess infrastructure needs. A monitoring system was also introduced to ensure the effective use of laboratory equipment.
Schools were selected from across Armenia, except for those in Tavush Province, where laboratories had already been equipped under the EU4Innovation Program.
Monitoring visits were carried out in schools across Armavir, Aragatsotn, VayotsDzor, and Syunik provinces. In addition, training materials—including manuals and instructional videos—were developed and provided to school principals and teachers on the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment, as well as its integration into modern teaching methods and digital learning tools.Alongside laboratory installation, water supply and drainage systems were upgraded in chemistry and biology labs, enabling students to conduct experiments under proper laboratory conditions.The initiative also aimed to foster students’ scientific curiosity, practical skills, and career orientation.Before equipment delivery, theCenterFor Education Projects PIU developed standardized specifications for laboratory equipment and models for laboratory setup.As a result, 2,604 science and engineering laboratories were established in 201 general schools across Armenia, covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, and Informatics.
In addition, approximately 1,008 teachers received training on the effective use of laboratory equipment in the teaching process.