Education
Latest Education News in Iran – Stories and articles exploring everything to do with learning, all the way from pre-school to post-doc. This section showcases some of Iran’s cutting-edge discoveries and projects carried out by university researchers.
Iranian Schools Urged to Broadcast ACL Final Match for Students
Iran’s Education Ministry has called on all schools across the country to broadcast live the first leg of the final match of the AFC Champions League between Iran’s Persepolis and Japan’s Kashima, which will be held at 9:30 am when Iranian students have to be at school.
Iranian Schools Exempted from Paying Water, Power, Gas Bills
The Iranian government has officially exempted all schools from paying water, power, and gas bills in a bid to decrease the money parents are required to pay in order to enroll their children.
Essay Writing Problems Young Adults from Iran Face Dealing with English Papers
One of the essential skills English learners are expected to have is writing and preferably argumentative writing. Argumentative writing is when one states a claim, provides relevant literary evidence supporting their claims while having in mind the possible counteractive arguments.
Iranian President Rings in New School Year
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has rung in the new academic year at a high school in Tehran.
All High School Students in Underdeveloped Region Admitted to University
The students of an underprivileged region in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province have all been admitted to public universities in medical sciences.
Iran Finishes 4th at Int’l Brain Bee Contests
An ingenious Iranian girl has finished fourth at the 20th International Brain Bee (IBB) competitions held in the German capital, Berlin.
Tehran Jurassic Park: Dinosaurs in Capital
Unlike other parks, you cannot walk leisurely in Tehran’s Jurassic Park and take a rest for a while in a corner because everything here is different and exciting.
Iranian Schoolchildren Bag 12 Medals at Int’l Math Tournament
A number of Iranian schoolboys and schoolgirls have managed to win five gold, three silver and four bronze medals and a diploma of honour at the 5th International Tournament of Mathematics without Borders held from June 30 to July 2 in Nessebar, Bulgaria.
Iran Eager to Establish Science, Technology Park in Syria
Iran’s science minister says the country’s scientific community is willing to develop technology parks in Syria, as they could play a big role in boosting scientific productions of the Arab country and restoring Syria’s status in the global scientific community.
Has Selena Gomez Had Any Time for Going to School?
Knowing that education is the most powerful tool to change the world, American singer and actress Selena Gomez finished high school after intense home-schooling and received a diploma in 2010, but without the official graduation, she is still missing not going to the prom.
Three Afghan Refugees Rank First in Iran’s University Entrance Exam
Three refugees from Afghanistan, including a woman, have attained top ranks in Iran’s highly-competitive nationwide university entrance exam for Master’s degree.
Leader Urges Immediate Punishment of School Official Accused of Sexual Harassment
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged immediate punishment of a school official accused of abusing a number of schoolboys in a Tehran high school.
Iranian Universities Ready to Admit Students Studying Abroad
Although the US move to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal may have no impact on the educational status of Iranian students studying abroad, universities in Iran are completely ready to admit them if they decide to return, said Iran’s Deputy Minister for Science, Research and Technology.
Iranian, French Universities Sign Scientific Cooperation Deal
Iran’s prestigious Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and renowned Paris Descartes University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost mutual scientific collaboration and academic exchanges.
Iranian, American Universities Sign MoU on Earthquake Studies
Dean of the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad says the Iranian university has started collaboration with the University of South Florida on earthquake studies.
Iran Ready to Teach Russian as Foreign Language at Schools
Iran’s Minister of Education Mohammad Bat’haei says the country is prepared to add Russian to the language learning curriculum of Iranian schools if Persian language is offered to pupils in the Russian Federation as well.
Iranian Researchers Develop Language-Teaching Robot
A group of Iranian researchers have designed and developed interactive robots which help students learn the English language.
Iran, Senegal to Boost Scientific Cooperation
Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology and the Senegalese government have agreed to forge closer scientific cooperation, especially in the field of nanotechnology.
Iran, Hungary Ink MoUs on Research, Scientific Cooperation
Iran and Hungary have signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) on research, educational and scientific cooperation.
ISESCO to Build Schools in Iran’s Quake-Hit Regions
The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) has pledged to fund the establishment of two primary schools in the quake-hit province of Kermanshah in western Iran, one for boys and another one for girls.
Iranian University to Open Branches in Syria on Assad’s Order
Iran’s Islamic Azad University is to establish branches is several countries, including Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.
800 Iranian Elites Return Home: Official
An official with Iran's National Elites Foundation says at least 800 Iranian elites graduated from universities abroad have returned to their country.
Iran Set to Remove Educational Problems of Sunni Students
Iran’s education minister says a committee has been set up to spot and remove the educational problems of Sunni pupils in the country.
“Schools Destroyed in Iran Earthquake to Be Reconstructed Soon”
Iran’s education minister says a special budget will be allocated for the immediate reconstruction of at least 22 schools which were totally destroyed in quake-stricken areas in western Iran.
Vienna University of Music Keen to Promote Ties with Iran
A senior official with University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna has expressed the hope that Iran and Austria would expand their cooperation in the field of music.