Extra-curricular activities

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • In Iran, schools, like societies elsewhere, can provide a range of extra-curricular activities for young people to complement their academic studies.
  • Activities can be categorised into various domains such as sports, arts, science and technology, and religious studies.

Sporting Activities

  • Football is extremely popular in Iran; school-based football clubs are widespread, encouraging young people to develop their skills.
  • Other prevalent sports include volleyball, wrestling, and martial arts like taekwondo.
  • Encouragement is also given to less recognised sports like chess, highlighting Iran’s cultural affinity towards strategic mind games.

Arts and Culture

  • Extra-curricular activities in the arts are diverse, including music, dramatic arts, and visual arts.
  • Traditional Persian instrument lessons, such as for the Tar and Setar, are frequently offered.
  • Schools often hold annual cultural festivals where students display their creative skills and learn about their rich cultural heritage.

Science and Technology

  • Activities like science clubs and computer coding groups illustrate a commitment to foster interest in these areas.
  • Participation in related competitions, both national and international, is encouraged
  • Robotics clubs are gaining popularity, reflecting a growing interest in innovation and technology advancement.

Religious Studies

  • Given the importance of religion in Iran, schools provide extracurricular activities aimed at deepening faith and religious understanding.
  • Activities can include reading and interpretation of the Quran, Hadith studies, and Islamic history discussions.
  • Inter-school competitions on religious themes are also commonplace, encouraging religion-centric learning in a competitive environment.

Volunteer Work and Community Service

  • Schoolchildren often engage in volunteer work or community service like environmental cleanups, visiting the elderly, or helping in community centres.
  • This instils an ethos of altruism and underscores the importance of community in Iranian society.