Registration Guidelines for Students at the International Schools/Complexes of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1403-1404 Academic Year

In line with the policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran and based on the provisions of the Articles of Association of International Schools of the Islamic Republic of Iran, approved at the 772nd meeting of the Supreme Council of Education on 07/08/2008, the registration guidelines for students at international complexes/schools within the country are hereby issued for implementation.

A) Registration Conditions for Foreign Students:

Registration of foreign students is contingent upon the submission of valid documents, including identity, residency, or foreign educational certificates, which must be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the representative office of the Islamic Republic of Iran abroad.

Note: Foreign applicants for school registration must have valid residency permits in the Islamic Republic of Iran (registration of students without a residency permit is contrary to the law).

B) Registration Conditions for Iranian Students:

International schools/complexes are responsible for providing educational and developmental services for foreign nationals. Please note that registration of Iranian students with one of the following conditions is also permissible:

1. Students whose one parent is foreign, holds dual citizenship, or has a valid residency in a foreign country (for at least six months). According to the decision of the 6th meeting of the Foreign Nationals and International Schools Committee, dated on 07/22/2014, Iranian students meeting the conditions do not need permission from the Special Commission of the Center for International Affairs and Schools Abroad.
2. Iranian students who have completed at least one year of their studies abroad in education systems other than the Islamic Republic of Iran’s educational system.
3. Iranian students whose one parent is invited or accepted by foreign organizations, institutions, companies, or universities for a formal trip abroad in the coming year are also eligible for registration providing the approval of the Special Commission of the Center for International Affairs and Schools Abroad.
4. Students who, along with their families, travel abroad for at least three months (in one year) are also eligible for registration contingent upon the approval of the Special Commission of the Center for International Affairs and Schools Abroad.

Note 1: Students who registered the previous academic year with a one-year permit from the Special Commission and wish to continue their studies for more than one year in international schools must submit their request and documents for permit extension to the Special Commission.

Note 2: Registration of Grade 11 students formerly attending Iranian schools is not allowed in the 12th grade of internationals schools.

D) Required Documents for Registration:

1. Submission of the original and copies of all pages of identity documents such as birth certificates, national ID cards, passports (stamped with entry and exit stamps), both for the student and parents, whether Iranian or foreign.
2. Providing report cards, educational certificates, and counseling records from previous years (except for first grade).
3. Health card and vaccination records (for primary school students).
4. Physical health assessment forms and readiness for school entry for students entering primary school.
5. Completion of registration forms by parents.
6. Four passport-sized photos (4*3).
7. Providing a judicial or official letter regarding the custody of the student in the event of parental divorce.
8. Certificate of educational level for students who studied abroad (equivalency attestation/assessment of foreign educational documents).

Important Notes:

1. Education is possible in three languages: English, French, and German.
2. The presence of one parent (father or mother) or a legal guardian/custodian with the student during registration is mandatory. This ensures that all legal requirements are met and supports the registration process.
3. In exceptional cases, the head of the complex may conditionally register a student whose file is incomplete, with written consent from the parent, for a maximum of one month. Continued studies for such students, if the educational and identity file is still incomplete, will depend on the decision of the Special Commission. Parents must submit the required educational and identity documents to the school before the first examination session to finalize registration.
4. Registration of all students in the educational system (SIDA) is mandatory.
5. Students eligible to study in international schools must adhere to the educational, ethical, and behavioral regulations of the school’s executive guidelines.
6. The provisions of the executive guidelines for schools are applicable to international schools. For matters not explicitly addressed in the executive guidelines and these registration rules, the general regulations of the Ministry of Education apply.
7. Completing the new commission forms (numbers 1 and 2) at the registration center is mandatory.
8. Parents should not be referred to the center for registration or follow-ups on the commission's decision.
9. The responsibility for ensuring compliance with the regulations and the proper implementation of these guidelines lies with the head of the complex. Therefore, utmost care must be taken in this regard.