“Regents” school: From Thailand to Europe

“Our school will offer the opportunity to advance one’s education to European and American standards. We have already collaborated for several years with schools in Bangkok and Pata. Our students have the opportunity to continue to receive a European-standard education,” stated Hayk Harutyunyan, director and founder of the Armenian branch of the “Regent” school.

In cooperation with the “Regent” school, the Armenian education ministry runs the “Senior School” education program, in which seven to sixteen year-olds can receive two years of study, while sixteen to eighteen year-olds, four years of study. The school’s operations are funded by the main branch in Thailand.

Harutyunyan says that the school’s founding director, Hira Chai, has signed an agreement with the Armenian education ministry, according to which Armenian students have the right to study in the two Thailand schools. “There is no limit to the number of students, for example, two years ago seven students took part in the program, while last year the number grew to seven,” Harutyunyan stated.

Entry into the school requires passing examinations in English and mathematics. The first stage of the examination takes place in Armenia, but after that in Thailand. In the school director’s words, evaluations are according to European standards, in a percentage system. An interview is part of the second stage; it is conducted by Hira Chai.

Harutyunyan noted that tuition for the school is 20 thousand American dollars, but that “students have the opportunity of obtaining a discount of 50, 75, or 90 per cent.”

In any event, our schools will soon include the elementary, middle, and upper age system, but as to when the doors to Europe will open from here is a big question.