Education

From preschool to career-focused alumni programs, COAF empowers rural youth to define success on their own terms–whether that means competing on the global stage or thriving in their rural communities.

48,000+
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2000
Beneficiaries
Communities
Students Enrolled at SMART
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Global Opportunity

COAF opens doors to opportunities students never thought possible.

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Rural Empowerment

COAF empowers students to succeed at home as well as on the world stage.

Community Values

COAF’s programs emphasize generational values of giving back.

COAF SMART Center: Uplifting Rural Communities

Our SMART Center Initiative develops regional hubs where students learn, explore, and access the critical resources they need to grow. At SMART students gain 21st-century skills through hands-on, project-based learning.

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Innovative curriculums

Spark creativity and build essential skills

Centralized Development Hubs

Holistic access to education, social services, and economic opportunities

Expanding Vision

COAF’s flagship SMART Center is in Lori, with 3 more upcoming

English Language Programs

COAF’s English Programs ensure that language is a bridge to global opportunity. These programs help students and educators connect to the wider world with confidence.

Explore COAF’s English Programs
685+
600+
AUA
English Access Program for 685+ rural students
COAF English textbooks are officially adopted in 600+ public schools
Teacher certification in partnership with AUA
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Civic Engagement Programs

Through our Civic Engagement Programs students identify local challenges and lead real-world projects to improve their communities.

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Social-Financial Education

Teaches financial literacy, social responsibility, and entrepreneurship by solving real-world problems.

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Student Councils

Promote democratic participation and leadership by empowering students to shape their schools and communities.

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Debate Clubs

Cultivate critical thinking, public speaking, and respectful dialogue while encouraging students to engage with social issues and influence local governance.

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Professional Orientation

Guides students in aligning their strengths and interests with educational and career paths.

Alumni Scholarship & Career Development

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Our Alumni Programs support students beyond secondary school, helping them pursue higher education and meaningful careers. 

Learn more about Alumni Programs
Scholarships

Full and partial tuition scholarships tied to merit

Professional Development

Mentorship, career training, and internships

Community Engagement

Student-led projects that give back to their home communities

Top Stories

July 9, 2026
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Summer Camps at COAF: Long Days, Bright Ideas

April 19, 2026
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“I had a whole collection of COAF camp T-shirts,” Anush Mkrtchyan’s Story

March 16, 2026
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SMART Center Launches EQ Lab — A Defining Addition to Its Holistic Curriculum

April 19, 2026
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Arpine Ghazumyan: On the Road from SMART to Grand Operatic Stages

December 30, 2025
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Empowering Futures: Inside COAF’s Youredjian Scholarships & Career Development Program in 2025

December 25, 2025
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COAF Launches New Football Program at the SMART Center in Lori

Local Grant Program: Supporting Village-Based Clubs

In addition to our core programs, COAF supports after-school clubs in select villages through grants that empower local educators to lead vibrant, skill-building programs.

Current focus areas include (but not limited to):

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Robotics & Programming

Introducing students to coding and engineering.

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Performing Arts

Empower children to express themselves.

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Drawing & Visual Arts

Encouraging artistic expression and visual literacy

Empower Youth to Pursue Their Dreams

Every lesson, every club, every scholarship begins with your support. Help fuel confidence, opportunity, and leadership in Armenia’s rural communities.