IB international schools in Iran form a small, city-centred group of IB World Schools, concentrated in Tehran and Shiraz rather than spread across many regions. These schools commonly offer the IB Diploma Programme and, in some cases, the full IB continuum (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma), with English as the primary medium and Persian commonly taught alongside or used in parts of the programme. Tuition and extra costs are not published uniformly and vary by school and city; crowdsourced cost comparisons suggest international-school fees in Tehran can be in the low-thousands of US dollars per year for primary provision, but schools frequently add registration, transport, exam and other charges so families should request a current written fee schedule. Admissions follow the local school calendar and IB assessment cycles (most IB examinations are held in the May session), so relocating families should check language support, the school’s authorised IB programmes and any national equivalency or documentation requirements before applying.
How many IB international schools are there in Iran and where are they located?
A small number of IB World Schools are authorised in Iran and they are mainly based in major cities, especially Tehran and Shiraz. The IB’s directory lists individual authorised schools by name and provides each school’s authorised programmes and contact details, so check the official IB school finder for the current list.
Which IB programmes can my child study in Iran?
Options vary by school: some Iranian schools are authorised to deliver the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP and DP) while others offer only the Diploma Programme or a subset of programmes. Mehr-e-Taban in Shiraz is an example of a school authorised for PYP, MYP and DP, whereas other schools may be authorised only for DP.
What language(s) are lessons taught in at IB schools in Iran?
English is the most common language of instruction in Iran’s IB schools, and several schools list both English and Persian on their IB profiles; Persian and other modern languages are often offered as subjects alongside English. If your child needs mother-tongue support or a particular language pathway, confirm that directly with the school because provision and bilingual approaches differ between institutions.
How much do IB international schools in Iran cost?
Tuition and overall annual costs vary widely and many schools do not publish a full fee schedule online; additional charges for registration, transport, meals and examinations are common. Crowdsourced cost estimates for Tehran put international primary-school fees in the low-thousands of US dollars per year as a planning benchmark, but you should always ask each school for a current, itemised fee sheet and the payment currency they accept.
When should we apply and what is the admissions rhythm?
Admissions normally follow the local academic year and schools may open applications well before the new year; IB assessment and external exam sessions are typically in May (some internal or programme-specific assessments appear in June at a few schools). Apply early, request a clear timeline from the school, and prepare school records, passports and any residency documentation the school requires.
Will an IB Diploma from an Iranian school be recognised for university entry?
The IB Diploma is widely recognised by universities worldwide, but national equivalency and university entry rules differ by country and institution. For entry to Iranian universities or for any official national equivalency, families should check with the relevant Iranian authorities and the IB’s regional recognition team, and confirm individual university requirements before relying on the diploma alone.}]}trieve_conversation_history:false}
