Education

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.

Inmates can pursue their studies to doctoral level

An Iranian jail offers special plans to boost the morale of prisoners, minimize the risk of their depression, help them straighten out and continue their education.

Limited public services for illiterates aged 10-49

Illiterates aged 10 to 49 will receive limited public services in the future, says the country’s literacy chief.

Audio Library Opens in Zahedan

An audio library has opened in Zahedan to offer educational services to children with visual impairment.

‘Ganjineh’ teaches ‘proper social behavior’

‘Ganjineh,’ a paper 2D animation production is an attempt to inculcate in children proper social behavior.

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