In this article, we have presented interesting information about the activity of the schools of Artsakh of the second half of the 19th century, based on the materials of the periodicals “Haykakan Ashkharh” and “Ardzagank”. A general idea is given about the activities of diocesan, realakan, male, female, mid-class, two-class, mixed gender schools of Artsakh. We have presented the activities of some supervisors (directors) of the Shushi diocesan school, emphasized the peculiarities of their pedagogical views, elucidated the school's internal regulations, the process of educational courses, the ways of educating and teaching students as well as some financial problems based on the facts included in different issues of the periodicals. The article mentions the existence of church parish schools in the north-eastern regions of Artsakh. We also value the activities of the branch of the Armenian Benevolent Society of Shushi, various supervisors, benefactors and other patriots who have played a great role in the long-term process of some schools in Artsakh. The significance of the manuscripts found in the churches of different regions in the educational and cultural life of Artsakh has also been referred to.

KeywordsDiocesan School Realakan College Girls