CHESS FOR KIDS&TEENS

Where your child’s Armenian journey truly begins

Education that starts today and shapes identity for life

M.A.M Armenian National Online School offers a 5-year pathway (Grades 1–5) that builds language, identity, and belonging step by step. In a warm, engaging environment, children learn, connect, and develop a lifelong bond with Armenia.

This program is designed for Armenian children in the Diaspora, with a schedule adapted to North American time zones—making Armenian education accessible, convenient, and consistent.

Endorsed by the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, it delivers high-quality Armenian education from Yerevan to your home through modern, interactive methods and a structured approach.

AGE GROUPS  

This program is designed for children who understand Armenian but do not yet speak fluently, as well as for those who are already fluent and want to gain confidence.

To ensure the most effective learning experience, Grade 1 is offered in two age-adapted groups, each with age-appropriate methodology, pacing, and content delivery.

Track 1: Ages 6–8

•  First structured introduction to Armenian learning
• Focus on play-based learning, engagement, and confidence

Track 2: Ages 9–12

• Faster-paced learning adapted to cognitive maturity
• Focus on reading, writing, and confident communication

PROGRAM STRUCTURE  

Academic Year: September 15 – May 15

Frequency& duration: 2 times per week/1 hour per session

Group Size: Up to 6 students

SCHEDULE FOR US & CANADA   (all times are in Yerevan time (GMT+4))

Track 1: Ages 6–8

• Tuesday & Friday — 06:00 (Yerevan time)
• Wednesday & Saturday — 06:00 (Yerevan time)
• Saturday & Sunday — 21:00 (Yerevan time)

Track 2: Ages 9–12

• Tuesday & Friday — 07:00  (Yerevan time)
• Wednesday & Saturday — 07:00  (Yerevan time)
• Saturday & Sunday — 20:00 (Yerevan time)

📌 Important: When enrolling, please indicate in the NOTES Your preferred schedule and Your child’s age (for correct track placement)

PAYMENT OPTIONS  

💰 Full Year (September 15 – May 15) Tuition — $366 ONLY 100 founding spots

or

💳 Flexible Payment Option - $245 /to secure your place today/ and $245 /second installment due by November 30/

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START TODAY AND GIVE YOUR CHILD ​LANGUAGE, IDENTITY, BELONGING.

Where your child’s Armenian journey truly begins

Education that starts today and shapes identity for life

M.A.M Armenian National Online School offers a 5-year pathway (Grades 1–5) that builds language, identity, and belonging step by step. In a warm, engaging environment, children learn, connect, and develop a lifelong bond with Armenia.

This program is designed for Armenian children in the Diaspora, with a schedule adapted to Europe & CIS time zones—making Armenian education accessible, convenient, and consistent.

Endorsed by the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, it delivers high-quality Armenian education from Yerevan to your home through modern, interactive methods and a structured approach.

AGE GROUPS  

This program is designed for children who understand Armenian but do not yet speak fluently, as well as for those who are already fluent and want to gain confidence.

To ensure the most effective learning experience, Grade 1 is offered in two age-adapted groups, each with age-appropriate methodology, pacing, and content delivery.

Track 1: Ages 6–8

•  First structured introduction to Armenian learning
• Focus on play-based learning, engagement, and confidence

Track 2: Ages 9–12

• Faster-paced learning adapted to cognitive maturity
• Focus on reading, writing, and confident communication

PROGRAM STRUCTURE  

Academic Year: September 15 – May 15

Frequency& duration: 2 times per week/1 hour per session

Group Size: Up to 6 students

SCHEDULE FOR Europe & CIS  (all times are in Yerevan time (GMT+4))

Track 1: Ages 6–8

• Monday & Thursday— 20:00 AM (Yerevan time)
• Tuesday & Friday— 19:00 AM (Yerevan time)
• Wednesday & Saturday — 14:00 PM (Yerevan time)

Track 2: Ages 9–12

• Monday & Thursday — 19:00 AM (Yerevan time)
• Tuesday & Friday— 20:00 AM (Yerevan time)
• Wednesday & Saturday — 15:00 PM (Yerevan time)

📌 Important: When enrolling, please indicate in the NOTES Your preferred schedule and Your child’s age (for correct track placement)

PAYMENT OPTIONS  

💰 Full Year (September 15 – May 15) Tuition — $366 ONLY 100 founding spots

or

💳 Flexible Payment Option - $245 /to secure your place today/ and $245 /second installment due by November 30/

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START TODAY AND GIVE YOUR CHILD ​LANGUAGE, IDENTITY, BELONGING.

Where your child’s Armenian journey truly begins

Education that starts today and shapes identity for life

M.A.M Armenian National Online School offers a 5-year pathway (Grades 1–5) that builds language, identity, and belonging step by step. In a warm, engaging environment, children learn, connect, and develop a lifelong bond with Armenia.

This program is designed for Armenian children in the Diaspora, with a schedule adapted to Australia time zones—making Armenian education accessible, convenient, and consistent.

Endorsed by the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, it delivers high-quality Armenian education from Yerevan to your home through modern, interactive methods and a structured approach.

AGE GROUPS

This program is designed for children who understand Armenian but do not yet speak fluently, as well as for those who are already fluent and want to gain confidence.

To ensure the most effective learning experience, Grade 1 is offered in two age-adapted groups, each with age-appropriate methodology, pacing, and content delivery.

Track 1: Ages 6–8

•  First structured introduction to Armenian learning
• Focus on play-based learning, engagement, and confidence

Track 2: Ages 9–12

• Faster-paced learning adapted to cognitive maturity
• Focus on reading, writing, and confident communication

PROGRAM STRUCTURE  

Academic Year: September 15 – May 15

Frequency& duration: 2 times per week/1 hour per session

Group Size: Up to 6 students

SCHEDULE FOR AUSTRALIA   (all times are in Yerevan time (GMT+4))

Track 1: Ages 6–8

• Monday & Wednesday — 14:00 (Yerevan time)
• Tuesday & Friday — 15:00 (Yerevan time)
• Thursday & Saturday— 12:00 (Yerevan time)

Track 2: Ages 9–12

• Monday & Wednesday — 13:00 (Yerevan time)
• Tuesday & Friday — 14:00 (Yerevan time)
• Thursday & Saturday — 13:00 (Yerevan time)

📌 Important: When enrolling, please indicate in the NOTES Your preferred schedule and Your child’s age (for correct track placement)

PAYMENT OPTIONS  

💰 Full Year (September 15 – May 15) Tuition — $366 ONLY 100 founding spots

or

💳 Flexible Payment Option - $245 /to secure your place today/ and $245 /second installment due by November 30/

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START TODAY AND GIVE YOUR CHILD ​LANGUAGE, IDENTITY, BELONGING.

A joyful first step toward the Armenian language, culture, and identity.

Armenian for Kids is an online educational program developed by highly qualified experts and designed for children living in the Diaspora. It guides the child from their very first Armenian words to confident communication and an emotional connection with their national heritage.

Our courses are not improvised or teacher-dependent lessons. They are structured and standardized programs that have undergone expert review and have been approved by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, ensuring consistently high educational quality. 

The courses combine language learning with culture, storytelling, music, and play, creating a warm and engaging environment where Armenian becomes a living and beloved language.

For each child, an appropriate course is selected based on age, language level, and individual learning characteristics, ensuring the right start and a clear path of development.

COURSES                                   

PRE-BEGINNER (Ages 5–12)

 48 classes | 6 months

For children who do not speak or understand Armenian.

Start the course today and in just 6 months, your child will start speaking basic Armenian, understand simple phrases, and communicate with peers in a safe, supportive environment.

Classes begin in a familiar intermediary language and gradually transition to Armenian.

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BEGINNER (Ages 6–12)

 72 classes | 9 months

For children who understand Armenian but do not speak it fluently, as well as for those who already speak Armenian and want to begin reading, writing, and speaking with confidence.

Within 9 months, your child will read and write basic Armenian and actively participate in group activities with other Diaspora peers.

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GROWING (Ages 8–12)

 48 classes | 6 months

For children who already speak, read, and write Armenian and want to deepen their knowledge

In 6 months, your child will think, speak, and express themselves in Armenian, deepen cultural understanding, and feel a meaningful connection to their heritage.

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DETAILS

Online live group classes

Up to 6 participants | 60 minutes | twice a week

“Armenian for Kids” is more than a language. It is a bridge from every home to Armenia.

Strengthening language. Connecting to heritage. Growing confidence.

Armenian for Teens is a professional, expert-designed online education program for Diaspora teenagers. It guides teens from their first Armenian words to confident communication, cultural understanding, and a meaningful connection with their heritage.

Our courses are structured, standardized, expert-reviewed, and approved by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia. This ensures consistent, high-quality education. Language learning is integrated with culture, literature, discussion, and interactive activities, making Armenian a living and meaningful language. Each teen is placed in the appropriate level based on age and proficiency.

COURSES                              

PRE-BEGINNER (Ages 13–16)

48 classes | 6 months

For teens who do not speak or understand Armenian.

Within 6 months, the teen begins speaking at a basic level and communicating with peers in a supportive environment.

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BEGINNER (Ages 13–16)

48 classes | 6 months

For teens who understand Armenian but are not fluent.

Students strengthen speaking skills, develop reading and writing abilities, and participate in interactive group-based learning.

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ADVANCED – YOU ARE ARMENIAN (Ages 13–16)

48 classes | 6 months

For teens who already speak, read, and write Armenian.

The program deepens literacy, expands vocabulary, strengthens confident expression, and develops cultural awareness.

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DETAILS

Format: Live online group classes

Group size: Maximum 6 students

Duration: 60 minutes, twice per week

Free trial lesson available

More Than a Language

Delivered through M.A.M’s digital platform and coordinated from our professional school in Yerevan, the program combines the flexibility of online learning with Armenia-based academic standards.

A bridge from every home to Armenia.Wherever there is Wi-Fi and a device, Armenia is just one class away.

Strengthening language. Speaking with confidence.

Armenian for Adults is a professional online program for Diaspora adults who want to learn, improve, or strengthen Armenian.

Whether starting from zero, returning after years, or refining fluency, our structured and personalized approach helps you speak confidently and reconnect with Armenian language and culture.

Courses combine language with culture and real-life communication, making Armenian practical for personal and professional use.

All programs are delivered through individual one-on-one classes tailored to your level, goals, and schedule — ensuring flexibility and clear progress.

COURSES                                    

ADULTS: ELEMENTARY ARMENIAN

Individual Classes | 48 classes | 6 months

For adults with no Armenian knowledge.

You will learn essential vocabulary, basic structures, introduce yourself, speak about daily life, and develop listening and pronunciation skills.

Focus: Practical communication from the start.

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ADULTS: BEGINNERS ARMENIAN

Individual Classes | 48 classes | 6 months

For adults with limited fluency.

You will strengthen grammar, expand vocabulary, read and write texts, and express ideas more confidently.

Focus: Building independent language use.

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ADULTS: INTERMEDIATE ARMENIAN

Individual Classes | 48 classes | 6 months

For adults who already speak Armenian and want deeper fluency.

You will refine grammar and pronunciation, expand vocabulary, and discuss cultural topics.

Focus: Natural, confident communication.

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DETAILS

Format: Online live individual classes

Duration: 60 minutes

Schedule: Flexible

Delivered through M.A.M’s digital platform from Yerevan Smart Classrooms.

Certified educators trained in adult pedagogy ensure structured guidance and measurable progress.

Free consultation and level assessment included.

Armenian Identity, History & Contemporary Armenia։ A journey through time and space.

Heritage Studies is a professional, expert-designed cultural education program for Diaspora students who confidently speak, read, and write Armenian and wish to deepen their knowledge of Armenian heritage, history, geography, literature, and modern Armenian life.

The course is designed as an intellectual and cultural journey through time and space, a discovery of Armenia, the land of secrets.

Traveling across the regions of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh, students explore their colors, songs, traditions, art, dialects, and landscapes. Along the way, they encounter great historical figures who lived long before us learning their stories, understanding their choices, and uncovering the messages they left behind.

This journey is not only about discovering Armenia.

It is also about discovering oneself.

The program helps students develop self-awareness, pride, and a deeper emotional connection to their Homeland — not as an abstract idea, but as a living and evolving country.

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HERITAGE STUDIES: AGES 10–12

Group Classes | 48 classes | 6 months

An interactive cultural journey designed to inspire curiosity and pride.

At this level, students will:

• Travel virtually through the regions of Armenia
• Explore the colors, songs, traditions, and art of each region
• Learn the most important events of Armenian history
• Discover Armenian art and cultural treasures
• Meet great historical figures and “communicate” with them through stories and discussion
• Enrich their Armenian vocabulary through thematic learning
• Participate in educational games, group projects, and discussions
• Learn about Armenia’s nature, geography, landmarks, and daily life

Focus: Discovering Armenia while building identity, vocabulary, and cultural confidence.

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HERITAGE STUDIES: AGES 13–16

Group Classes | 48 classes | 6 months

A deeper analytical journey into Armenian identity and national development.

At this level, students will:

• Study historical milestones and their long-term impact
• Analyze Armenia’s geopolitical and cultural development
• Explore literature as a reflection of national identity
• Examine modern Armenian society, innovation, and everyday life
• Engage in debates, discussions, and analytical projects
• Strengthen academic Armenian communication and expressive skills

Students are encouraged not only to learn facts, but to interpret, question, and reflect — building an informed and conscious connection to Armenia.

Focus: Forming thoughtful, knowledgeable, and globally aware young Armenians.

Strategic Thinking. Focus. Intellectual Confidence.

Subject-Based Armenian Immersion

Chess for kids&teens is a structured, professional online program for students aged 6–16 who want to develop logical thinking, concentration, and strategic decision-making through one of the world’s most powerful intellectual games.

All classes are conducted entirely in Armenian.

This is not simply a chess course. It is subject-based Armenian immersion where children use Armenian naturally while developing high-level cognitive skills.

Instead of learning Armenian as a separate subject, students learn to think in Armenian while solving problems, planning strategies, analyzing positions, and making decisions.

Language becomes active, functional, and intellectually engaging.

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CHESS 1st LEVEL: AGES 6–16 | Foundation & Fundamentals

Group Classes | 48 classes | 6 months

Designed for beginners aged 6–16 who are new to chess or have basic knowledge.

At this level, students will:

• Learn the chessboard structure and piece movements, understand the rules of the game

• Master basic check and checkmate patterns, develop concentration and memory skills

• Practice simple tactical combinations, learn opening principles

• Play guided games with instructor feedback

• Expand Armenian vocabulary related to logic, strategy, and competition

Focus: Building strong cognitive foundations while reinforcing Armenian as a language of thinking and reasoning.

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CHESS 2nd LEVEL: AGES 6–16 | Strategy & Advanced Thinking

Group Classes | 48 classes | 6 months

Designed for students who already understand the fundamentals and are ready to deepen their strategic mastery.

At this level, students will:

• Strengthen tactical vision (forks, pins, discovered attacks, combinations)

• Study structured opening systems, understand middlegame planning and positional play

• Learn essential endgame strategies, analyze classical games of chess masters

• Develop long-term planning and calculation skills, present and defend strategic decisions in Armenian

Focus: Advancing strategic intelligence while using Armenian as a language of analysis, debate, and leadership.

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Enrollment Requirements & Free Trial

How to get started:

1. Purchase a course – secure your child’s place in the program. 
2. Take a free trial lesson – experience the interactive journey, discussion-based learning, and cultural exploration firsthand. 
3. Placement in the right age group – after the trial, your child is enrolled in an age-appropriate group with a schedule that suits your family.

This ensures every student begins confidently, in the right group, and fully prepared for meaningful engagement.

Why This Program Is Unique

✔ Subject-Based Armenian Immersion - Children use Armenian naturally while developing advanced intellectual skills.

✔ Cognitive & Language Growth Combined - Strategic thinking and language fluency grow together.

✔ Small Groups (Maximum 4 Students) - Personalized attention and active participation.

✔ Real Intellectual Engagement - Armenian becomes a language of logic, decision-making, and confidence.

“Armenian Studies for Teenagers”: An Educational Support Program for Armenian Diaspora Schools

The course, designed for youth aged 14 and older, is a unique journey not only through time and space, but also a path toward self-discovery.

"Armenian Studies for Teenagers" is not just a study of Armenia as an object, but a guide to shaping one’s own identity. By learning about Armenia—its history, culture, nature, language, and art—participants begin to see their inner world in a new light, build self-awareness, and develop holistic thinking.

During this course, fundamental knowledge is formed by weaving together information and developing skills, making learning practical and tangible, meaningful and engaging. This not only stimulates intellectual growth but also shapes thoughtful, reflective, and independent individuals.

Short description

During the course, participants will:

• Explore Armenia’s regions and Artsakh—their nature, culture, people, and history.
• Develop knowledge of the geography of Armenia and Artsakh.
• Analyze important historical events, drawing parallels with the formation of modern identity.
• Reflect on the role of art, language, music, and traditional culture in personal development and community resilience.
• Become familiar with the ideas of great Armenian thinkers, writers, and artists, and seek their own responses to this heritage.
• Learn about key figures in Armenian history as individuals, analyze their roles, find similarities with themselves, and form constructive ways of thinking.
• Read beautiful samples of Armenian literature, discovering their own emotions and thoughts through literature.
• Participate in cognitive, creative, and discussion-based activities—debates, team projects, structured experiential games.
• Develop language skills: the ability to express opinions, argue, and narrate in Armenian, both in writing and orally.
• Study the elements of national identity, attempting to find their own place within modern Armenian reality.

Methodological Description

How can the learning process be transformed into a journey that develops the student’s cognitive skills?

The demands and guiding questions lead us toward research and then strategy development, since it is not enough simply to present accessible content. Information today is easily available to students through the internet or books. The essential task is to teach students how to learn, apply, and critically evaluate that information.

Teachers must organize learning with methods that make the student an active participant in the process. New material should be learned not through direct instruction, but through the teacher’s guidance.

Research results lead us to an important conclusion: if we want to develop cognitive abilities—perception, reasoning, and memory—students must be given the opportunity to process information through their own subjective perspective and transform it into knowledge.

Our lessons are built on the principle of developing cognitive abilities and are structured in three stages:

• The student perceives and receives new material.
• The student applies what they have learned / reflects on it.
• The student transforms the new material into knowledge, embedding it into long-term memory.

Materials Students Will Need:

• Dictionary
• Workbook
• Pen
• Pencils

Each program lesson includes:

• Lesson material (slideshow)
• Written teaching guide (for the teacher)
• Video teaching guide (for the teacher)
• Practical activities for students
• Homework for students

Accelerated course "Armenian for beginners" is explicitly designed for foreigners and Armenians whose primary language is not Armenian. The course includes topics relevant for adaptation in the country, which will be helpful in everyday life and work, as well as expand the educational horizons and penetration into the Armenian environment and national culture.

Any material is explained in an accessible form in the form of colorful understandable diagrams, illustrations, and analogies in the native language.

It all starts with the production of sounds because the phonetics in the Armenian language is different from others. Therefore, much attention is paid to stress and intonation when studying the Armenian language. We will help you learn and apply the basic grammatical constructions, words, and expressions necessary for communication.

It is not easy to learn the Armenian language, but if you approach the matter creatively, choosing the proper methodology, then any material will be accessible.

Methodology

At the initial stage of learning, a natural or emotional-semantic method is mainly used, according to which language learning should begin with understanding the meaning, not the form. It is proposed to learn a foreign language naturally, just as children learn to speak their native language.

At the first stage of the initial training cycle, the student is allowed to listen to the speech of a native speaker until he begins to gradually grasp the general meaning of what he has heard, progressively overcoming his fear of a foreign language.

At the end of the first cycle, when the Armenian speech no longer seems gibberish, the listener can not just study the language but spend an hour of class communicating in Armenian. Thus, the language barrier overcomes, and speech initiative arises – the main factor of foreign language proficiency.

At the end of the first cycle, which lasts about 2-3 months, listeners can already speak Armenian, read small texts, and watch short videos on the Internet.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the First level of the course, participants will be able to

• read and understand simple sentences, in particular, in ads, on posters, in restaurant menus, on shop windows, and understand the basic information of a minor, adapted text.

• understand the basic information (topic, main content, and communicative intentions) of short dialogues and monologues in everyday communication situations;

• be able to maintain a conversation about yourself, friends, family, working day, and free time.

• The volume of vocabulary will be up to 2,000 words.

Academic load

In addition to the main classroom hours, students devote no more than 30 minutes to extracurricular (independent) work on preparing for lessons.