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Pakistan Embassy International School & College Tehran

Iran, Tehran

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1964
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Urdu
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

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.

Bldg. #15, 6th Golestan St., Paydarfard St., Pasdaran, Tehran, Iran

The Essentials

Location
Tehran, Iran

Stages
Pre-school to Class XII; Cambridge programs include Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge International AS and A Level; primary through secondary and pre-university years.

Country affiliation
Pakistan
Fees
Application fees

- A one-time admission/application fee is charged on acceptance. The admission fee is non-refundable.

Tuition fees by year group

- The school's published materials state that the fee structure varies by level (pre-school through A‑levels) and that tuition is assessed by class/level. Specific per-term and per-year numeric tuition rates are not published in the admission documents available publicly. Parents may use the Admission Desk Inquiry/Reception contact details below to obtain the current numeric fee schedule for each year group.
- Tuition and other school fees are charged for a full academic year (12 months) and are collected in advance on a quarterly basis (every three months).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing frequency: quarterly (every 3 months); three months' fee is payable in advance and constitutes the initial payment at enrolment.
- The tuition fee covers the full academic year (12 months).
- Late payment charge: USD 15.00 is charged for each month a payment is overdue.
- The official tuition fee bank receipt must be presented to the school accountant after every payment. Records of payment (bank receipts) are required.
- If fees are not paid for two consecutive months the school has the right to suspend the student; in cases of suspension or expulsion the school may charge a re-admission fee. Students with outstanding dues will not be allowed to sit examinations until all dues are cleared. O/A Level students must clear past dues and pay the remainder of the academic year's fee at the time of Cambridge registration.
- If a student withdraws after payment, the three-month/quarterly fee already paid in advance is non-refundable. Any student leaving mid-year must pay one quarter's fee in advance and must submit a written notice one month before leaving.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding or hostel provision is not identified in the school's published admission and about materials; no boarding or hostel fees are published. (No published boarding fee schedule is available.)

Other costs and fees

- Cambridge / examination-related charges: Cambridge exam registration and related examination fees apply to O/A Level candidates; the school requires clearance of outstanding dues before students are permitted to register or sit Cambridge examinations. Specific examination fee amounts are not published in the publicly available admission materials.
- Other routine school charges such as uniforms, transport (school bus), activity fees or textbooks are not itemized with amounts in the publicly available admission documents. Where such charges apply they are not published with numeric values in the admission materials.

Refund information

- Admission fee: non-refundable.
- Quarterly advance payment: the three-month/quarterly fee paid in advance is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal.
- Mid-year leaving: a student leaving mid-year must pay one quarter's fee in advance and provide one month's written notice.

Fee payment options

- School policy requires presentation of the official tuition fee bank receipt after every payment, which indicates that bank payment (bank deposit / bank transfer) or bank deposit is an accepted payment route. Specific acceptance of credit cards or other electronic payment methods is not listed in the published admission documents.
- Admission and administrative contact details for fee enquiries and for obtaining the current numeric fee schedule are: Admission Desk / Reception telephone +98 21 2254 6697, email info@pisctehran.com, Bldg. #15, 6th Golestan St., Paydarfard St., Pasdaran, Tehran; opening hours Sunday–Thursday 7:45 am–3:00 pm. Use these contacts to request the current, level-specific numeric fee schedule.

Summary (availability of numeric rates)

- The school's publicly available admission documents for the 2025–2026 session set out billing rules (quarterly advance payments, USD 15 monthly late charge, non-refundable admission and quarterly fees, suspension for non-payment, exam-registration rules) but do not publish per-class or per-term numeric tuition amounts. Current numeric tuition rates for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year are not listed in the publicly available materials; parents should use the Admission Desk contact details above to obtain the level-by-level numeric fee schedule and current payment instructions.
Academics

Pakistan Embassy International School & College Tehran teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school teaches the Cambridge CAIE curriculum from pre-nursery to A-levels. The Cambridge qualifications offered include Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge International AS and A Level, and Cambridge Pre-U. The school is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education and is an official Cambridge examination centre. FBISE SSC/HSSC qualifications are offered for Pakistani students (classes 9-12). The Cambridge programs lead seamlessly from primary through secondary and pre-university years, and Cambridge qualifications are recognised by universities and employers worldwide.

Higher Education Progression
Cambridge qualifications are recognised by universities and employers worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The mission is to equip every child mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually for life. The school is a nurturing community where students from diverse backgrounds come together to pursue knowledge and develop into confident, responsible, and compassionate global citizens. Education is not merely about academic achievement but also about developing well-rounded personalities. The highly dedicated faculty provides personal attention, encouragement, and opportunities to explore each student's full potential. The learning environment promotes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking while fostering moral and ethical values. Strong communication and partnership with parents support a child's educational journey.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental and emotional development is central to PEISCT's philosophy. The mission is to equip students mentally and emotionally for life. A highly dedicated faculty provides personal attention, encouragement, and opportunities to explore each student's potential. The learning environment promotes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking while fostering moral and ethical values. The school emphasizes resilience and lifelong learning as core outcomes. Extracurricular activities, cultural events, and community service support students' social and emotional growth.
Parent Experience

History
Pakistan School in Tehran was inaugurated on October 17, 1964 by the Foreign Minister, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, to serve the educational needs of the Pakistani community and embassy staff and to enable their children to meet admission standards for Pakistan schools on return home. It evolved into Pakistan Embassy International School and College (PEISCT), the only institute in Tehran affiliated with FBISE Islamabad and Cambridge International Examinations UK. PEISCT offers curricula from pre-nursery to A-levels (Cambridge, UK) and Grade XII FBISE (Islamabad).

Community
PEISCT's community is a nurturing environment where students from diverse backgrounds pursue knowledge and develop into confident, responsible, global citizens. The school emphasizes personal attention, curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking while fostering values such as resilience and lifelong learning. It maintains strong communication and partnership with parents, believing education is most effective when school and home work together. Extracurricular activities, cultural events, and community service broaden students' horizons and build teamwork, leadership, and social responsibility.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
English essay writing, Spelling Bee competitions, Speech & Debate competitions, Sports competitions, Art competitions and Working Toward Art Project.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), UK, and is the only school and college in Iran with this affiliation. It operates as an official Cambridge examination center, enabling internal students and private candidates to register and take exams through the school. Cambridge programs provide a seamless progression from primary through secondary to pre-university years. Cambridge qualifications offered include Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge International AS and A Level, and Cambridge Pre-U, recognized by universities and employers worldwide.

Arts & Creative
Creativity is fostered through English essay writing, spelling bee competitions, speech and debate, and sports and art competitions. These activities aim to reach children in all corners of the world. The school emphasizes arts and creative pursuits as part of daily life and celebrations. Creativity is a key aspect of PEISCT life.

Cultural & Language
Pakistan's flavor is felt in celebrations and certain occasions, which fosters warmth and appreciation of differences. The school presents an international orientation through its Cambridge affiliation. Cambridge qualifications are recognized by universities worldwide.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The mission is to equip every child mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually for life. The principal's message emphasizes learning, growth, and character-building in a nurturing community. Students from diverse backgrounds come together to pursue knowledge and become confident, responsible, and compassionate global citizens. The school is grounded in values, discipline and mutual respect.
Admissions

Admissions
The Pakistan Embassy International School & College, Tehran (PEISCT) is the only school and college in Iran affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), UK. It is an official Cambridge examination center; internal students as well as private candidates can register and take Cambridge exams through PEISCT. Cambridge qualifications offered include Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge International AS and A Level, and Cambridge Pre-U, all of which are recognised by universities and employers worldwide. Cambridge international education programs lead seamlessly from primary through secondary and pre-university years. PEISCT is the only school in Iran with affiliation from Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). For admissions, Session 2026-2027 is noted on the site.

Scholarships
No scholarships are described on the page.

Waitlist
PEISCT notes admissions for a given session (2026-2027) but no explicit waitlist process is described here.
School Events
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