In June, the Khoren and Shooshanig Avedisian School in Yerevan, founded by the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA), once again held a Commencement Service to celebrate the graduation of 40 students. Every year, the familiar words are heard: “This year’s graduates are the best.” And once again, these words were no exaggeration.
After all, a new generation of Avedisians stepped into a new chapter of life, ready to carry forward the values they have gained over the years: honesty, hard work, determination, and of course, love and faith. Many of them are already students at Yerevan State, American, French, and Slavic universities in Armenia, as well as other institutions.
The Avedisians chose to build the school in Malatia-Sebastia, one of Yerevan’s most economically challenged districts, with a clear mission: to provide free, high-quality education exclusively to children from this community. Today, the school serves over 700 students, offering a dual curriculum in Eastern and Western Armenian—building bridges between these two cultures. It is the only school in Armenia to receive the LEED Earth Silver certification, thanks to its sustainable design featuring solar panels and a green roof. Avedisian School is more than a school—it’s a symbol of inclusive, forward-thinking education.
