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.
IELTS for UK Visa, immigration now testing in Iran
Irsafam Cultural and Arts Institute, an IDP Education official IELTS test center, has been approved by UK government to offer the IELTS for UK Visa test in Iran.
80-year-old post graduate completes degree
An eighty-year-old Iranian post graduate university student has successfully completed a Masters of Arts degree at the Islamic Azad University.
Iran, Germany to set up joint international university: Iranian official
Iran and Germany are to set up an international university, says the deputy president of Iran’s University of Science and Technology.
Abdullah Thanks Iran for Letting Afghan Children Get Schooling
Afghanistan's Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah praised Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei for an order to provide Afghan children residing in Iran with the opportunity to receive education.
Single-student school in northwestern Iran (PHOTOS)
The teacher of this single-student school travels every day from Meshkin Shahr to teach the only student of the village.
Islamic Azad University ready to offer scholarship to Afghan students
The Afghan minister of higher education has asked the Islamic Azad University to grant scholarships to Afghan students and hire them for research and science-based projects.
School year officially starts for Afghan students in Iran (PHOTOS)
Photos of the reopening of a school for Afghan children after the Leader ordered that no Afghan migrant should be denied education in Iran.
School for migrant children in Qom (PHOTOS)
More than 100 migrant children, mostly Afghans, who come from different corners of Qom, are studying in this school.
Iran builds its biggest ever school in Sharjah
The educational complex Iran is constructing in Sharjah will turn into an international school and its IB-based curriculum will be taught in English.
Back to school in photos
More than 13 million students went to schools across Iran on September 23.
Education through middle school to become compulsory: Minister
Some 408,000 foreign students received education in Iranian schools last year; an additional 48,000 had been signed up, Fani said.
Iran calls for international scientific collaboration: Minister
Scientific cooperation among countries is most effective through establishing direct contacts among scientists rather than through government-driven agreements, said the science minister.
Iranian students launch campaign to make education for Afghan peers easier
A second charity food event is to be held on August 20 in Tehran. Its proceeds will go to efforts to improve education for Afghan students.
Four Tabriz University professors ranked among world top scientists
Up to 173 scientists from Iranian universities and research centers have been ranked among the top one percent scientists in the world.
Selfless teachers who put their students first
To me there is no difference between my children and students; how a father could stay indifferent to his child who is fighting cancer, said Kazem Jafari.
Academics appeal to officials to launch anti-extremism campaign
Universities need to enjoy independence, security and opportunities to play an effective role in cementing the scientific foundation of the country.
Today’s teens, tomorrow’s scientists
Two successful teenagers stress motivation and perseverance for students if they seek to walk down the path of science.
More or fewer sanctions?
Many people on social networks believe that the decision is aimed at turning up the heat on Iran.
Help 10 individuals acquire literacy and get $2,300 in return: Official
Youngsters with a university degree can assume the responsibility of teaching literacy to the illiterate in Khuzestan Province in their free time and get paid in return.
Ahmadinejad’s unauthorized university up and running
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the University of Iranians has started to admit students in defiance of the science ministry’s revocation of its permit.
Students shave heads in sympathy with teacher (Photos)
Students in a school in Hamadan, western Iran, have shaved their heads to show sympathy with their teacher who is terminally ill.
Afghan media team visits refugees’ schools in Tehran
A media delegation from neighboring Afghanistan has visited Tehran-based schools where the Afghan refugees and nationals receive educational training.
First things first; moral training before education
A Zoroastrian weekly critically examines Iran's education system, saying children need to learn life skills to manage their personal affairs.
Iran to offer free education services to Afghan children
The government of President Rouhani is trying to implement a plan which highlights equal treatment of Iranian and Afghan students.
Persian language course begins in North Ossetia University
Interest in the Persian Language in the Caucasus region, especially in North Ossetia Republic, is growing.