FRENCH LANGUAGE PROGRAM FOR ARTSAKH STUDENTS

The French language program aims to provide comprehensive French language courses for Artsakh students, addressing gaps in their curriculum.

Following the displacement of over 18 thousand schoolchildren from Artsakh in September 2023, many continued their education in Yerevan and surrounding areas. Twenty-four students from Artsakh, enrolled at Primary School N48 named after Misak Manushyan in Yerevan with an intensive French language program. However, as most Artsakh children had not previously studied French, they encountered difficulties. In response to parents’ requests, the organization “We Are Our Mountains” collaborated with the school to arrange additional French lessons for these students.

By agreement with the school administration, additional French language classes are organized at the school for Artsakh children under the programs “Little Francophones” (grades 3-4) and “Modern French Literature and Culture” (grades 5-9). The classes are held twice a week by the school’s French teachers.

GOALS

• Address educational disparities by helping Artsakh students bridge the gap in their French language proficiency, facilitating their integration into the regular curriculum.
• Enhance academic achievement by improving students’ French language skills, enabling them to comprehend and excel in subjects that require linguistic proficiency.
• Evaluate progress and effectiveness regularly through assessments and feedback mechanisms to ensure continuous improvement and optimization of learning outcomes.