Our story

“French-Armenian Vocational Education Center” (CEPFA) is an educational establishment that provides vocational education in accordance with European standards.

CEPFA was founded in 2001 in accordance with Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2000 within the frame of the Agreement between the Governments of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of France on culture, science and technical cooperation signed on 04.11.1995.  

The cooperation has resulted in professional visits of experts on a regular basis from SEPR Company. They train the teaching staff of CEPFA and keep it informed about professional and educational latest tendencies in Europe.

Due to the partners’ support CEPFA takes part in student exchange programs at the vocational education schools in France. The students of CEPFA have an opportunity to be present at world skills festivals and competitions.

The goal of CEPFA is to give proper vocational education and train craftsmen ready to compete in the contemporary labour market.   

The advantage of CEPFA is its well-equipped laboratories and workshops, rich educational and methodical resources:  methodical manuals, textbooks, professional literature.

CEPFA provides all necessary products, materials, tools and appliances to have complete and proper workshops.

CEPFA practices individual approach and modern teaching methods that guarantee high level skills to alumni.

Advantages:

  • French-speaking environment,
  • Cooperation with employers,
  • Educational exchange programs,
  • Job opportunity.

CEPFA provides training and short-term courses that meet the requirements of employers.