Ali Farhadi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, announced the registration of 200,000 foreign students in public schools in Iran and stated that the ministry is fully prepared for the start of the 1405-1406 academic year. He emphasized that with the cooperation of the government and the Ministry of Interior, all foreign students can register in public schools, even if their residency status faces issues.
Schools' Readiness for the New Academic Year
Farhadi further referred to the measures taken by the Ministry of Education for the beginning of the new academic year and said: "All schools are ready for the attendance of students, and there are no issues regarding staffing and teachers." He also mentioned the reconstruction of educational spaces damaged in the war and the readiness of schools to host students.
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The spokesperson for the Ministry of Education also referred to the statistics of schools in the country, stating that around 125,000 schools are active across the country in October, which includes 100,000 public schools, 21,000 private schools, and over 4,000 schools for children with special needs.
Decrease in First-Grade Student Numbers
Farhadi also reported a decrease of 160,000 first-grade students, stating: "The number of first-grade students has reached one million and 154 thousand." He attributed this decrease to a decline in births and mentioned that this issue has impacted the student statistics for the new academic year.
He also referred to the Blossom Festival, which is set to be held simultaneously across the country, stating that this festival will take place on October 12. However, he emphasized that preschool is not mandatory, and most of it is offered in private centers.
Ali Farhadi clarified that first and seventh-grade students will start the academic year on Tuesday, September 30, and the official start of the academic year will be on Thursday, October 1, in person.
Additionally, regarding the school milk program, Farhadi announced that milk distribution will take place in schools, and details of this program will be announced in the coming days. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of student health and stated that efforts will be made for students to learn healthy care and lifestyle practices together.
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