YEREVAN. – The new school year in Armenia will commence on September 2, the Education and Science Ministry informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Considering the fact that September 1—the day when new school year always starts in Armenia—falls on a Sunday this year, the 2013/14 school year will get underway on Monday, September 2, in all education institutions of the country.   

But the ministry also informed that the education facilities of Armenia may hold various events on September 1 and at their discretion, in connection with the International Knowledge Day which is marked on that day.