Armenia’s Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports announced in February 2026 that the government aims to introduce AI educational modules in more than 80% of the country’s schools by the end of the decade. The statement follows the phased rollout of the Generation AI school programme, which the Ministry and the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) launched in 2023 and expanded to 26 schools across all regions of the country by the 2025-2026 academic year.
Approximately 800 students are participating in the programme in 2025-2026. The curriculum covers advanced mathematics, critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills alongside AI and machine learning concepts. The stated long-term goal is for graduates to be creators rather than consumers of AI.
Who it affects: High school students across all regions of Armenia; teachers in participating schools; the programme’s expansion depends on continued ministerial commitment and FAST partnership.
What is notably missing: The 80% target is a goal, not a statutory mandate or funded plan with a binding implementation timetable. Current participation (800 students across 26 schools) remains far short of the stated ambition. No national AI literacy standard or assessment framework has been published.