French-Armenian Vocational Training Center” (CEPFA)
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French-Armenian Vocational Training Center” (CEPFA)
It was founded
in 2001
within the framework of an agreement signed between the Governments of the Republic of Armenia and of the French Republic.
Graduates
3000+
The graduates of CEPFA are recognized as highly qualified professionals, with strong theoretical knowledges and practical skills.
INITIAL TRAINING (CRAFT)
The education center offers five programs: "Cooking", "Pastry", " Garment Manufacturing Technology", " Hairdressing" and "Dental Prosthesis" Admission is based on primary and secondary education. Upon completion of the program, a state diploma and a secondary school certificate (diploma supplement) are awarded.
Cooking
The profession offer the opportunity to master the art of food preparation, combining tradition and innovation. In college, students acquire high-level skills, create unique dishes, and discover the endless possibilities of the culinary world.
Pastry
The profession reveals the perfect combination of flavors and colors, creating real sweet works of art. At the college, students master the art of making confectionery, mastering modern technologies and centuries-old experience. Each piece of confectionery becomes a symbol of enjoyment and craft.
Garment Manufacturing Technology
The specialty reveals the secrets of the combination of fashion and technology. In college, students learn to design and create high-quality clothing, combining creative thinking and technical skills. Each garment created becomes a part of fashion history.
Hairdressing
The profession allows you to create individual images using the latest styling and care technologies. In college, students acquire hair styling skills, transforming definitions of beauty, emphasizing originality and unique style.
SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Dental Prosthesis
The profession allows you to create beautiful and healthy smiles by combining technology and art. In college, students acquire skills to restore the functionality and aesthetic appearance of teeth, ensuring self-confidence and well-being.
Quality Assurance
Using all human and material potential and capabilities, the quality assurance processes at the “French-Armenian Professional Center” Foundation (CEPFA) are aimed at ensuring modern professional education in line with the current demands of the labor market.
The Foundation is constantly improving its educational programs, offering high-quality teaching based on international standards and aimed at developing students' full potential.
Career Center
The main goal of the CEPFA Career Center is to contribute to increasing the competitiveness of students and graduates in the labor market and to assist in identifying employment opportunities in their profession through career information, counseling, guidance, as well as career planning skills development.
Resource Center
The main goal of the CEPFA Career Center is to contribute to increasing the competitiveness of students and graduates in the labor market and to assist in identifying employment opportunities in their profession through career information, counseling, guidance, as well as career planning skills development.
Students’ Council
The Student Council of CEPFA is the highest elected body for student representation, self-government, and protection of its interests. The main goal of the Student Council is to protect students' rights and ensure student participation in the governance process.
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FAQs
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1. How can one apply?
The applicants must have either upper secondary education or basic secondary education. The applicants fill out the form on Education Management Information Systems website https://emis.am :
2. Are there any entrance exams?
The applicants for “Culinary”, “Pastry”, “Garment Manufacturing Technology”, “Hairdressing Art and Makeup” departments have to submit a school graduation certificate or diploma. The applicants are chosen on the basis of the highest average of their certificate or diploma marks together with the marks for the subjects announced as competitive for a certain department.
The applicants for “Dental Technology” department are also admitted on a competitive basis. The competitive mark generates from the sum of the highest average mark from a school graduation certificate or diploma and the highest score for the entrance exam in Biology.
3. What documents are required to apply for CEPFA?
. Upper secondary or basic secondary education certificate (original document)
. 4 photos (3×4cm)
. Birth certificate or passport, and social security card (photocopy)
. Parent’s passport (photocopy)
. An army draft conscription document or a military ID card (photocopy)
4. Is there any age limit for applicants?
Age limit for applicants is 15 years and above.
5. Is there a tuition fee? Are there any tuition fee deductions?
Yes, there is a tuition fee. Tuition fee deductions are applied on the bases of high academic records and to the students of vulnerable social groups.
6. What kind of final document is awarded after graduation?
State diploma with official transcript attached
Certificate of upper secondary education
Certificate of upper secondary education