Team Digest

Professional Observation Trip to Armenia

2026-02-06 14:03
We are exploring the possibility of organizing a school visit to Shirakatsy Lyceum (Armenia) and possibly UWC Dilijan on April 6-10, offering a valuable opportunity to observe IB schools while also combining the visit with a cultural experience.

The proposed plan would include:
  • Departure from Limassol: April 6
  • Departure from Yerevan: April 10

School Visit: April 7,8
  • Classroom and lesson observations
  • Visits to learning spaces and classrooms
  • Professional discussions with teachers and coordinators
  • Insight into PYP practices, planning, and implementation

Cultural & Educational Tours (2 days)
  • Garni Temple & Geghard Monastery-April 8
  • Lake Sevan & Dilijan, including Haghartsin Monastery, April 9
  • City tour of Yerevan, April 7

This trip would allow teachers to gain first-hand experience from another PYP school while also enjoying Armenia’s rich history and culture. It is a great chance to combine professional learning with a short holiday.

Suggested hotels:
Imperial Palace Hotel, Ibis hotel Yerevan.

This is our initiative, there is no budget allocated and thus no funding from school. Therefore, you are free to choose a place to stay based on your preferences.

Airfare: There are 2 flights from Larnaca on Apr 6, at 9:20 and 20:50, both cost from EUR 25 if
you take only an under seat bag. Also, there are 2 flights from Yerevan on Apr 10, at 9:55 from
49EUR, and at 21:25 from 39 EUR. The costs increase closer to the travel dates.

You can check visa requirements here.

If you are interested, please register here by February 9th, 2026.