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The five schools Iran parents researched most this year, chosen from the 12 international schools in the country. Ranked by how many families opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026, then the full picture on curricula, class sizes and fees.
The 2026 ranking
Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between September 2025 and August 2026.
Located at Block 22, Darvish Street, C/O Embassy of India, Saadi Ave, Qayedi (Hedayat) Ave, Noor Mohammadi Ave, Tehran, Kendriya Vidyalaya Tehran is part of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan network. It serves the children of Indian diplomatic and civilian staff stationed in Tehran and others connected with Indian mission. The school offers education in English and follows the CBSE curriculum for a seamless progression to Indian board examinations. It provides classes from primary through secondary levels, with textbooks and assessment practices aligned to CBSE standards. The campus emphasizes a structured, inquiry-based approach to learning, complemented by co-curricular activities that reflect Indian cultural and national observances. As an overseas Kendriya Vidyalaya, it maintains close ties with the Embassy of India to support student transitions and community events. The school's country affiliation is India, and it aims to provide a consistent educational experience aligned with Indian standards while serving expatriate community in Tehran.
École Française de Téhéran (EFT) is a French national school in Tehran, affiliated with the AEFE network and supervised by the Embassy of France. Located at 1623 Avenue Shariati, EFT serves students from ages 3 to 18 and delivers the French education programs, from Maternelle through Terminale. The curriculum is homologated by the French Ministry of National Education and follows the pedagogical objectives and organizational rules of French public schools, with instruction for all mandatory subjects delivered in person by teachers. EFT prepares pupils for the DNB and the Baccalauréat. The school emphasizes projects across the arts, science, and languages. Notable activities include science experiences, Autumn in Creative Boxes, and a leaflet project about amusement park. Digital projects include Web Radio and Web TV, with solar-powered resources. Life at EFT includes an Association Sportive, health and safety under Vie scolaire, and culture contacts for language activities, reinforcing a multilingual community.
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Pakistan Embassy International School & College Tehran is located at Building 15, 6th Golestan Street, Paydarfard Street, Pasdaran, Tehran. The school serves the Pakistani community and teaches Cambridge CAIE curriculum from pre-nursery through A‑levels, with Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge International AS and A Level, and Cambridge Pre‑U. FBISE SSC/HSSC qualifications are offered for Pakistani students (classes 9–12). The institution is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education and operates as an official Cambridge examination centre, enabling internal students and private candidates to register and sit exams through the school. It is the only institute in Tehran affiliated with FBISE Islamabad and Cambridge International Examinations UK. Extra‑curriculars include English essay writing, spelling bees, speech and debate, and art and sports competitions. Academic and Intellectual clubs, Arts and Creative clubs, and Cultural and Language clubs support student learning, while a focus on character, discipline and mutual respect helps create confident citizens worldwide.
Tehran International School provides an international education at No.1, 1st Peyvand, Farhang Square, Saadat Abad, Tehran. It operates a bespoke curriculum and applies the Responsive Classroom approach, creating a safe, challenging, and joyful learning environment. This framework emphasizes teaching and practicing specific social skills so students become independent, responsible learners who can access the academic curriculum. The curriculum offers variety, excitement, and diversity and serves students up to age 13. The school runs separate campuses for boys and girls and is based in Iran. Its mission is to prepare students to live in a multilingual and multicultural world and to develop fluency in English. The school has a history of continually reassessing student needs in light of social, economic, and cultural change. Extracurriculars include Mind Games Festival, Rubik's Cube Competition, Scratch Coding, Nuclear Science, and Astronomy, along with Art Class activities such as Book Day and Monster Parade. Sports, a PTA, and well-being initiatives support student engagement and community life.
What’s on offer
The mix of programmes and teaching languages across all 12 schools. Many offer more than one curriculum, so totals run higher than the school count.
Number of schools teaching each curriculum.
Number of schools teaching in each language.
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