The right to education and legislation

Republic of Armenia guarantees the right to education - regardless of nationality, race, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, social origin, property status or other circumstances. According to RA Constitution (Article 39), every citizen on a competitive basis is entitled to receive free higher education or other vocational education in public schools. In 1999 the National Assembly adopted the Law "On education", thereby contributing to the development of the education system. This document is also provided with equal rights for men and women to receive education. In 2004, the Government of Armenia adopted the "New National Curriculum", put a number of new goals in education. Education in Armenia is controlled by the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia.