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 teacher travelling 80km daily to teach nomad students
An Iranian teacher, in western Iran, treks a long way across rough terrain every day to get to his students living in nomad-populated areas.
Google changes logo to respect Iranian scientist
Google has changed its logo in tribute to famous scientist and mathematician Lotfi Aliasker Zadeh who was of Iranian descent.
Iran schools hold key annual earthquake safety drills
Iranian schools have held their largest, so far, earthquake and safety drills under the motto “Safe School, Tolerant Society, Preparing for Quake in Pandemic Situation”.
Iranian president names new pick for Education Minister
Iran’s President has introduced Yousef Nouri as his new pick for Minister of Education to the Iranian Parliament. Nouri will be put to vote on Sunday at the legislature.
Iranian president names pick for Education Minister
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raeisi has proposed Massoud Fayyazi as his pick for Education Minister to the Iranian Parliament.
Over 85% of Iranian students receive 1st dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Well over 5.6 million school students have received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine across Iran so far.
Iranian Kurdish teacher nominated for global teacher prize
An Iranian Kurdish teacher has been nominated to receive the Global Teacher Prize awarded by the Varkey Foundation, an institution which works in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Iran marks Fight Against Arrogance Day
Schools across Iran have marked the National Day of Fight Against Arrogance by holding the symbolic ceremony of ringing the bell.
Iran President Calls for Reopening of Schools, Universities in Late November
Iran’s president has urged relevant bodies to make arrangements to reopen schools and universities across the country in late November, 2021.
Iranian schools to reopen on October 23
The spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Education has said schools with less than 300 students will resume in-person classes from October 23.
Iran new academic year kicks off amid Covid-related concerns
The new academic year has officially started in Iran, almost two years into the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic that saw the rapid growth of online education.
Iran to reopen schools from November 6
Iran’s caretaker Education Minister Alireza Kazemi says the country’s school reopening atlas will be unveiled on November 6.
Iran FM says Tehran ready to work with Portugal on fighting terror, narcotics
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, as part of his meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, has held talks with Portuguese Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva, on bilateral relations and cooperation.
First-Graders Ring in New School Year in Iran On-Line
First-graders as well as other students have started the new academic year in Iran.
UNICEF worried about Afghan girls education
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has welcomed the reopening of schools in Afghanistan but stressed girls must not be kept away from the classrooms.
Iran bans 2030 document on education
Pursuant to the order of the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution and also the announcement of the Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution’s resolution, the Ministry of Education instructed provincial education departments to cancel the 2030 Document on Education.
Afghans to get scholarship and special residency in Iran
Iran says it is granting scholarships and special residency to top Afghan students and academics.
Islamic Azad University launches branch in Beirut
Iran’s Islamic Azad University has launched a technology and innovation center in Lebanon. That’s according to Islamic Azad University’s Research, Technology and Innovation Deputy.
Elite Afghan Students Handed Scholarship in Iran’s Yazd University
The chancellor of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences of Yazd in central Iran says the university has handed scholarships to 20 top Afghan students to continue their studies at its international campus.
Iran’s New School Year to Start in Late September: Raisi
Iran’s president says the new school year will begin in late September, but in-person training will be postponed until the health conditions are met.
Iran Unveils Virtual Educational Courses on Life Skills for Girls
Iran’s Education Ministry and the Vice Presidency for Women and Family Affairs have unveiled educational content for virtual courses on “special life skills for girls”.
Iran Says Ready to Provide Lab Equipment for Afghan Universities
Iranian Vice-President Sorena Sattari says the country is prepared to provide laboratory equipment for the universities of Afghanistan.
Iranian Women Shining in Higher Education Sector: Minister
Iran’s minister of science, research and technology says Iranian women have had a brilliant performance in the higher education domain.
All Equipment in School Students’ Research Centres Built Domestically: Iran
A senior Iranian official says all the equipment used in school students’ research centres in the country is built domestically.
Iranian Teacher Spends Inheritance on Buying Tablets for Deprived Students
Hossein Assadi is an exemplary Iranian teacher and a scientific elite, with a track record studded with medals and certificates of commendation. But this is not what he is known for.