Educational achievements

Educational achievements

Educational System

  • The Iranian education system is organised into two main levels: pre-university and higher education.
  • The pre-university education is divided into five years of primary education, three years of middle school, and four years of high school.
  • Higher education includes undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes.

Educational Standards

  • The Iranian education system is known for its rigorous standards and competitive entrance exams.
  • Schools focus on a broad range of subjects like Sciences, Mathematics, Farsi, Islamic studies, Art, and Physical Education.
  • There is increased emphasis on learning foreign languages, primarily English.

Student Performance

  • Iranian students are renowned for their performance in International Mathematical Olympiads, consistently topping the charts.
  • They also have stronghold representations in other international competitions, including robotics and computer science.
  • This high performance is backed by a strong emphasis on STEM-based curriculum at school.

Literacy Rate

  • Iran boasts a high literacy rate, with over 90% among the age group of 15-24.
  • The country has made substantial efforts, particularly since 1979, to improve literacy levels among both the male and female population.
  • The Literacy Movement Organization has been instrumental in combating illiteracy in the country.

Graduation and University Entrance

  • Students graduate from school after completing 12 years of study and passing the National High School Exam.
  • The next challenge is the competitive Konkur, the Iranian University Entrance Exam, to secure admission to accredited universities.
  • This selective exam acts as a gateway to prestigious institutions – universities like University of Tehran and Sharif University of Technology.

Education and Women

  • Despite societal challenges, Iranian women have made noteworthy strides in education, constituting more than 60% of university students.
  • Women’s literacy rate reflects a similar trend: the rate has risen over 90% among younger Iranian women.
  • They have significant representations in fields traditionally dominated by men, like engineering and medicine.