Representatives of OpenAI have held meetings with stakeholders in Armenia’s general and higher education sectors as part of a working visit aimed at launching an educational partnership between Armenia and the artificial intelligence company.
As a result of cooperation between Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, OpenAI, and Firebird, Armenian schools and higher education institutions will gain access to the ChatGPT Edu and Codex platforms starting in September. The initiative will provide approximately 50,000 educational subscriptions.
ChatGPT Edu is designed specifically for educational institutions, enabling schools and universities to use advanced artificial intelligence tools while ensuring high standards of data protection, information security, and governance. The platform will be available to university lecturers and students, as well as teachers and senior high school students in the general education system.
During the discussions, participants reviewed plans for the official launch of the first year of the “Education for Countries” program. The talks focused on governance mechanisms, success metrics, and an implementation roadmap developed with OpenAI’s support.
The program will be implemented through cooperation between the Ministry of Education, the National Center for Educational Technologies (NCET), the National Center for Education Development and Innovation (NCEDI), and partner organizations.
At a meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Higher Education and Science Committee Harutyun Sargsyan and committee specialists, discussions centered on the management structure for implementing the program in higher education institutions, the role of partner organizations, decision-making mechanisms, and the process of introducing the tools at universities.
Separate discussions dedicated to general education focused on the effective use of artificial intelligence in the learning process, emphasizing the development of digital skills among teachers and students, as well as the provision of methodological support.
Artashes Torosyan, Adviser to the Minister of Education, stressed the importance of simultaneously engaging all key groups within the education system, including school principals, teachers, and students. He noted that the use of artificial intelligence should contribute to improving the quality of education and student learning outcomes.
The parties also discussed capacity-building programs for teachers, researchers, and other education stakeholders, including practical training sessions, train-the-trainer initiatives, and the development of localized research workshop models.
The discussions additionally addressed the technical readiness of schools. Officials noted that the ministry has been consistently investing in digital infrastructure in recent years, expanding internet connectivity, establishing computer laboratories, and creating conditions necessary for STEM education.
According to Alina Leon, OpenAI’s lead for cooperation with the Armenian Ministry of Education, close collaboration with state institutions and educational organizations is planned to support the introduction of innovative solutions and the effective implementation of technological transformation in education.
The parties reaffirmed their commitment to completing preparatory work before the start of the new academic year to ensure the successful launch of the program and the responsible, safe, and effective use of artificial intelligence tools throughout Armenia’s education system.
As part of the visit, the OpenAI delegation will also meet with university staff and students and visit schools, the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies, the National Center for Educational Technologies, and the National Center for Education Development and Innovation.
