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International Schools in Tehran, Iran

Compare 11 international schools in Tehran, Iran. Filter by curriculum, fees (average IRR 8,650), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
11
Curricula
10
Average annual fee
IRR 8,650
Fee range
IRR 3,500 – 13,800
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Bespoke Curriculum (2 schools)
Average school size
4 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Tehran Korean School
Oldest
Pakistan Embassy International School & College Tehran (1964)
About international schools in Tehran, Iran

International schools in Tehran form a small, mixed sector: there are embassy and community schools that serve particular national groups (Korean, Pakistani, Indian and Russian communities among them) alongside privately run English-medium schools and a few schools offering parts of the International Baccalaureate. Curricula you are likely to encounter include embassy national curricula (French, German), Indian CBSE, IB programmes in some schools, and bespoke English-medium programmes; Persian (Farsi) is taught widely even where instruction is mainly in another language. Published fee information is often incomplete and inconsistent across directories, with third-party listings suggesting annual day fees in the low thousands for some schools, so families should request up-to-date, grade-by-grade fee schedules and ask about extras such as transport and exam charges. Admissions rhythms vary by school: embassy and community schools often operate their own enrolment rules and timetables, private internationals usually follow the enquiry → application → assessment pattern, and foreign children registering in Iranian schools will normally need immigration-related paperwork (a CAFIA/Ministry of Interior introduction or equivalent) so allow extra time for documentation and approvals.

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What kinds of curricula can my child study in Tehran international schools?
You can find a mix of curricula: some schools follow embassy or national systems (for example French, German or community national curricula), others teach Indian CBSE, a few offer International Baccalaureate programmes or parts of the IB, and several operate bespoke English-medium programmes. Availability varies by school and year group, so check each school’s published programmes and whether they have formal authorisation or accreditation for the curriculum they claim.
What language(s) will my child be taught in?
Persian (Farsi) is the national language and is widely taught even in international settings, but instruction at many international and embassy schools is in the school’s chosen language - commonly English, German, French, Korean or the language of a particular embassy community. Individual schools publish their medium of instruction and language-support arrangements; for children entering with limited English or Farsi, ask about English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) or Persian support before accepting a place.
How much do international schools in Tehran cost?
Published fee information is uneven and often not publicly available; third-party directories list annual day-fees for some Tehran schools in the low thousands, but currencies and what is included vary between listings. Expect variation by age (senior school places usually cost more) and ask schools for a complete, grade-by-grade fee schedule that lists extras such as transport, meals, uniforms, exam or activity costs.
What documents and timelines should expatriate families expect for admissions?
Most private international schools follow an enquiry → application → assessment and offer cycle, with interviews or age-appropriate assessments for older children; schools will publish their specific deadlines and assessment formats. For foreign nationals seeking places in Iranian schools you should allow extra time for immigration-related registration: the Ministry of Interior’s Centre for Foreign Nationals and Immigrants Affairs (CAFIA) or equivalent documentation is typically required to register non-Iranian children in local schools, so check the school’s guidance and begin paperwork well before your intended start date.
Are embassy and community schools open to students of all nationalities?
Policies differ: many embassy schools prioritise or restrict places to children of that embassy’s staff or nationals, while some have international sections that admit other nationalities under specific conditions. If you are considering an embassy or community school, ask the admissions office about eligibility, required sponsorship or embassy affiliation, and whether places are ever offered to non-nationals.