Guidelines for the Enrollment of Foreign National Students in Schools of the IR of Iran Academic Year 1404–1405 (2025–2026)

Guidelines for the Enrollment of Foreign National Students in Schools of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Academic Year 1404–1405 (2025–2026)

Chapter One: Definitions

1. Foreign National Students: Students holding valid documents issued by the Bureau for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs (BAFIA) of the Ministry of Interior, who meet the standard age requirements.
2. Health Screening Certificate: A document issued by the Organization for Exceptional Education for evaluating the health of preschool children prior to entering elementary school.
3. Residence Permit: A document issued by BAFIA for legal residence in Iran.
4. Residence and Employment Services Offices: Authorized offices operating under the supervision of BAFIA.
5. Student Guardian: The parents or legal guardian of the student.
6. Introduction Letter: A document issued by the service offices or BAFIA to refer the student to a school.

Chapter Two: Enrollment Process

Enrollment Steps:

• For nationals residing in provinces other than Tehran: Visit the local BAFIA branches or affiliated service offices.
• School Enrollment: After receiving the introduction letter, refer to the nearest school to the place of residence (subject to availability).

Note 1: All students (whether new entrants or transferring between grades) are required to follow this process.

Enrollment Conditions:

• Enrollment is permitted in preschool, elementary, lower-secondary, and upper-secondary levels in both regular and special education schools.
• Enrollment in vocational and technical schools will be based on the balanced development policy.
• Enrollment in unauthorized areas is prohibited (except for students with special residency permits or children of Iranian mothers).
• School transfers are only permitted with approval from BAFIA.

Enrollment Period:
From August 11, 2025 (1404/05/21) to September 21, 2025 (1404/06/31) upon presentation of the introduction letter.

Grade Placement and Document Evaluation:

• Foreign educational documents must be evaluated by the Provincial Education Offices or the Center for International Affairs.

Chapter Three: Coordination Directives

• Students without a health screening certificate are not allowed to attend classes.
• Students with disabilities require an introduction letter and approval from BAFIA.
• Enrollment in public, private, gifted and talented, and schools for martyrs and veterans’ families must follow the Ministry of Education’s specific guidelines.
• Contributions from foreign nationals are collected in the same manner as for Iranian students.

Final Notes

• The father’s or grandfather’s name is registered as the student’s last name in educational records and cannot be changed.
• The introduction letter includes student information (name, unique ID, residency status, nationality, education level, etc.).
• Enrollment is only valid upon presenting this introduction letter and matching the information in the my.medu.ir system.