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	''Original [[Re.ViCa]] entry by [[Paul Bacsich]]. Minor update to [[VISCED]] level by [[Nikos Zygouritsas]] of [[Lambrakis]]''		''Original [[Re.ViCa]] entry by [[Paul Bacsich]]. Minor update to [[VISCED]] level by [[Nikos Zygouritsas]] of [[Lambrakis]]''

	''For entities in Iran see [[:Category:Iran]]''		''For relevant entities in Iran such as the [[Shiraz Virtual University]] see [[:Category:Iran]]''

			''For OER in Iran see [[Iran/OER]]''

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			''Original [[Re.ViCa]] entry by [[Paul Bacsich]]. Minor update to [[VISCED]] level by [[Nikos Zygouritsas]] of [[Lambrakis]]''

			''For entities in Iran see [[:Category:Iran]]''


	== Partners situated in Iran ==		== Partners situated in Iran ==

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	== Iran in a nutshell ==		== Iran in a nutshell ==
	(sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran)		(sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran)

	Iran (Persian: ايران), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran and formerly known internationally as Persia until 1935, is a country in Central Eurasia, located on the northeastern shore of the Persian Gulf and the southern shore of the Caspian Sea. Since 1949, "Persia" and "Iran" have been used interchangeably in cultural context, however, Iran is the name used officially in political context. The name Iran is a cognate of Aryan, and means "Land of the Aryans".		Iran (Persian: ايران), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran and formerly known internationally as Persia until 1935, is a country in Central Eurasia, located on the northeastern shore of the Persian Gulf and the southern shore of the Caspian Sea. Since 1949, "Persia" and "Iran" have been used interchangeably in cultural context, however, Iran is the name used officially in political context. The name Iran is a cognate of Aryan, and means "Land of the Aryans".

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	== Iran education policy ==		== Iran education policy ==

	Education in Iran is highly centralized and is divided to K-12 education and higher education. K-12 education is supervised by the Ministry of Education and higher education is under supervision of Ministry of Science and Technology.		Education in Iran is highly centralized and is divided to K-12 education and higher education. K-12 education is supervised by the Ministry of Education and higher education is under supervision of Ministry of Science and Technology.

	The Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (2005-2010) envisages upgrading the quality of the educational system at all levels, as well as reforming education curricula, and developing appropriate programs of vocational training, a continuation of the trend towards labor market oriented education and training.		The Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (2005-2010) envisages upgrading the quality of the educational system at all levels, as well as reforming education curricula, and developing appropriate programs of vocational training, a continuation of the trend towards labor market oriented education and training.

	== Iran ~~education system~~ ==		== Schools in Iran ==
	(sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Iran)		(sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Iran)

	The various levels are as follows:		The various levels are as follows:

	* Kindergarten (Pish Dabestani or Amadegi) in Iran, also mandatory, begins at the age of 5 for 1-year duration.		* Kindergarten (Pish Dabestani or Amadegi) in Iran, also mandatory, begins at the age of 5 for 1-year duration.
	* Primary school (Dabestan) starts at the age of 6 for a duration of 5 years.		* Primary school (Dabestan) starts at the age of 6 for a duration of 5 years.
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	Primary school (Dabestan) starts at the age of 6 for a duration of 5 years. Middle school, also known as orientation cycle (Rahnamayi), goes from the sixth to the eighth grade. High school (Dabirestan), for which the last three years is not mandatory, is divided between theoretical, vocational/technical and manual, each program with its own specialties.		Primary school (Dabestan) starts at the age of 6 for a duration of 5 years. Middle school, also known as orientation cycle (Rahnamayi), goes from the sixth to the eighth grade. High school (Dabirestan), for which the last three years is not mandatory, is divided between theoretical, vocational/technical and manual, each program with its own specialties.

	Universities, institutes of technology, medical schools and community colleges, provide the higher education. The requirement to enter into higher education is to have a High school diploma, and finally pass the national University entrance's exam (Konkoor). Higher education is sanctioned by different levels of diplomas: Fogh-e-Diplom or Kārdāni after 2 years of higher education, Kārshenāsi (also known under the name “licence”) is delivered after 4 years of higher education (Bachelor's degree). Kārshenāsi-ye Arshad is delivered after 2 more years of study (Master's degree). After which, another exam allows the candidate to pursue a doctoral program (PhD).		Universities, institutes of technology, medical schools and community colleges, provide the higher education. The requirement to enter into higher education is to have a High school diploma, and finally pass the national University entrance's exam (Konkoor). Higher education is sanctioned by different levels of diplomas: Fogh-e-Diplom or Kārdāni after 2 years of higher education, Kārshenāsi (also known under the name “licence”) is delivered after 4 years of higher education (Bachelor's degree). Kārshenāsi-ye Arshad is delivered after 2 more years of study (Master's degree). After which, another exam allows the candidate to pursue a doctoral program (PhD).

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	Approximately 6% of upper secondary institutions are private. These schools must conform to the regulations of the Ministry of Education, though they are financed primarily through tuition fees received from students. Academic year: September through June, with two semesters; note that students attend classes Saturday through Thursday.		Approximately 6% of upper secondary institutions are private. These schools must conform to the regulations of the Ministry of Education, though they are financed primarily through tuition fees received from students. Academic year: September through June, with two semesters; note that students attend classes Saturday through Thursday.

	Internet and distance education		'''Internet and distance education'''

	Full Internet service is available in all major cities and it is very rapidly increasing. Many small towns and even some villages now have full Internet access. The government aims to provide 10% of government and commercial services via the Internet by end-2008 and to equip every school with computers and connections by the same date.		Full Internet service is available in all major cities and it is very rapidly increasing. Many small towns and even some villages now have full Internet access. The government aims to provide 10% of government and commercial services via the Internet by end-2008 and to equip every school with computers and connections by the same date.
	Payame Noor University (established 1987) as a provider exclusively of distance education courses is a state university under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.		Payame Noor University (established 1987) as a provider exclusively of distance education courses is a state university under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.

	Teacher education		'''Teacher education'''

	Teacher Training Centers in Iran are responsible for training teachers for primary, orientation cycle, and gifted children’s schools. These centers offer two-year programs leading to a Fogh-Diploma (associate degree). Students that enter Teacher Training Centers, have at minimum, completed the orientation cycle of education; most have a High school diploma. A national entrance examination is required for admission.		Teacher Training Centers in Iran are responsible for training teachers for primary, orientation cycle, and gifted children’s schools. These centers offer two-year programs leading to a Fogh-Diploma (associate degree). Students that enter Teacher Training Centers, have at minimum, completed the orientation cycle of education; most have a High school diploma. A national entrance examination is required for admission.
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	While the universities were closed, the Cultural Revolution Committee investigated professors and teachers and dismissed those who were believers in Marxism, liberalism, and other "imperialistic" ideologies. The universities reopened with Islamic curricula. In 1997, all higher-level institutions had 40,477 teachers and enrolled 579,070 students. The University of Tehran (founded in 1934) has 10 faculties, including a department of Islamic theology. Other major universities are at Tabriz, Mashhad, Ahvaz, Shiraz, Esfahan, Kerman, Kermanshah, Babol Sar, Rasht, and Orumiyeh. There are about 50 colleges and 40 technological institutes.		While the universities were closed, the Cultural Revolution Committee investigated professors and teachers and dismissed those who were believers in Marxism, liberalism, and other "imperialistic" ideologies. The universities reopened with Islamic curricula. In 1997, all higher-level institutions had 40,477 teachers and enrolled 579,070 students. The University of Tehran (founded in 1934) has 10 faculties, including a department of Islamic theology. Other major universities are at Tabriz, Mashhad, Ahvaz, Shiraz, Esfahan, Kerman, Kermanshah, Babol Sar, Rasht, and Orumiyeh. There are about 50 colleges and 40 technological institutes.



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	See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Iran for comprehensive lists of universities in Iran.		See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Iran for comprehensive lists of universities in Iran.


	=== Polytechnics in Iran ===		=== Polytechnics in Iran ===
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	There is a short list of polytechnic-type institutions at http://www.braintrack.com/linknav.htm?pprevid=275&level=4		There is a short list of polytechnic-type institutions at http://www.braintrack.com/linknav.htm?pprevid=275&level=4

	== ~~Higher education~~ reform ==		== Education reform ==

	Iran's Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology (MSRT) has begun to introduce new reforms for the improvement and the enhancement of Iranian universities' management and move them towards an independent and self-regulated system. There are three key areas: university financing, quality and operational performance, and organization of the university system. See Mehralizadeh (2005).		Iran's Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology (MSRT) has begun to introduce new reforms for the improvement and the enhancement of Iranian universities' management and move them towards an independent and self-regulated system. There are three key areas: university financing, quality and operational performance, and organization of the university system. See Mehralizadeh (2005).
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	=== Information society strategy ===		=== Information society strategy ===

	== Virtual ~~Campuses in HE~~ ==		== Virtual inititiatives ==

	Yafghoubi et al note that:		Yafghoubi et al note that:

	:E-learning in Iran is still in its infancy stages and there are only a few online programs. The history of e-learning in Iran at present time did not exceed more than 6 years, yet from a realistic point of view we might say that ebased learning in Iran has had a 5 year experience and even younger. E-learning in Iran is delivered by both the private sector and government organizations. There have been risen a plenty of virtual universities or centers like Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran University of Science and Technology, Shiraz Virtual University and some Islamic virtual collages and centers like Islamic virtual centers and Faculty of the Science of Hadith.		:E-learning in Iran is still in its infancy stages and there are only a few online programs. The history of e-learning in Iran at present time did not exceed more than 6 years, yet from a realistic point of view we might say that ebased learning in Iran has had a 5 year experience and even younger. E-learning in Iran is delivered by both the private sector and government organizations. There have been risen a plenty of virtual universities or centers like Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran University of Science and Technology, Shiraz Virtual University and some Islamic virtual collages and centers like Islamic virtual centers and Faculty of the Science of Hadith.

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	Two experts interviewed by Badrul Khan note:		Two experts interviewed by Badrul Khan note:

	:E-learning started in Iran in 2001, when Tehran University launched nine of its courses online. Nowadays, almost all universities are presenting some courses on the Internet, besides technical fields; even religious-based universities educate their students by employing these technologies.		:E-learning started in Iran in 2001, when Tehran University launched nine of its courses online. Nowadays, almost all universities are presenting some courses on the Internet, besides technical fields; even religious-based universities educate their students by employing these technologies.

	Sarlak et al note that the Iranian virtual universities include:		Sarlak et al note that the Iranian virtual universities include:

	# [[Tehran virtual university]] (http://cel.ut.ac.ir)		# [[Tehran virtual university]] (http://cel.ut.ac.ir)
	# [[Isfehan virtual university]] (http://vu.ui.ac.ir)		# [[Isfehan virtual university]] (http://vu.ui.ac.ir)
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	Several, such as [[Tehran Virtual University]], appear to be the virtual campus of a traditional university.		Several, such as [[Tehran Virtual University]], appear to be the virtual campus of a traditional university.

	They also note in their paper that "The number of students enrolled at Iranian virtual Universities during 2004-2007 years,		They also note in their paper that "The number of students enrolled at Iranian virtual Universities during 2004-2007 years, annually accounted for less than 0.5% of traditional Iranian universities enrolment" and speculate as to the reasons.
	annually accounted for less than 0.5% of traditional Iranian universities enrolment" and speculate as to the reasons.


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	[[Category:Countries with Programmes]]		[[Category:Countries with Programmes]]

			[[Category:Tier 2]]

			[[Category:VISCED]]

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	Internet and distance education		Internet and distance education

	Full Internet service is available in all major cities and it is very rapidly increasing. Many small towns and even some villages now have full Internet access. The government aims to provide 10% of government and commercial services via the Internet by end-2008 and to equip every school with computers and connections by the same date.		Full Internet service is available in all major cities and it is very rapidly increasing. Many small towns and even some villages now have full Internet access. The government aims to provide 10% of government and commercial services via the Internet by end-2008 and to equip every school with computers and connections by the same date.
	Payame Noor University (established 1987) as a provider exclusively of distance education courses is a state university under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.		Payame Noor University (established 1987) as a provider exclusively of distance education courses is a state university under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.

	Teacher education		Teacher education

	Teacher Training Centers in Iran are responsible for training teachers for primary, orientation cycle, and gifted children’s schools. These centers offer two-year programs leading to a Fogh-Diploma (associate degree). Students that enter Teacher Training Centers, have at minimum, completed the orientation cycle of education; most have a High school diploma. A national entrance examination is required for admission.		Teacher Training Centers in Iran are responsible for training teachers for primary, orientation cycle, and gifted children’s schools. These centers offer two-year programs leading to a Fogh-Diploma (associate degree). Students that enter Teacher Training Centers, have at minimum, completed the orientation cycle of education; most have a High school diploma. A national entrance examination is required for admission.
	In order to teach 9-12 grades, in theory, a bachelor’s degree is required; however due to a shortage of teachers in Iran, schools have been compelled to use teaching staff with other educational backgrounds. Teachers are trained in universities and higher institutes. There are seven teacher-training colleges in Iran.		In order to teach 9-12 grades, in theory, a bachelor’s degree is required; however due to a shortage of teachers in Iran, schools have been compelled to use teaching staff with other educational backgrounds. Teachers are trained in universities and higher institutes. There are seven teacher-training colleges in Iran.

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	== Iran's HEIs in the information society ==		== Iran's HEIs in the information society ==
			Organization for Educational Research and Planning (OERP)
			OERP is a government affiliated, scientific, learning organization. It has qualitative and knowledge-based curricula consistent with the scientific and research findings, technological, national identity, Islamic and cultural values.

			OERP's Responsibilities:
			# To research on the content of the educational,
			# To study and develop simple methods for examinations and educational assessments,
			# To write, edit and print text-books,
			# To identify and provide educational tools and the list of standards for educational tools and equipments,
			# To run pure research on improving the quality and quantity of education,
			# To perform other responsibilities issued by the OERP Council.

	=== Towards the information society ===		=== Towards the information society ===

	=== Information society strategy ===		=== Information society strategy ===


	== Virtual Campuses in HE ==		== Virtual Campuses in HE ==

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	(sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_education_in_Iran)		(sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_education_in_Iran)

	Iran ~~has a large network~~ of ~~public~~, ~~state affiliated~~ and '~~'private''~~ universities ~~offering degrees~~ in higher ~~education~~.		Iranian universities churn out almost 750,000 skilled graduates annually.
			The tradition of university education in Iran goes back to the early centuries of Islam. By the 20th century, however, the system had become antiquated and was remodeled along French lines. The country's 16 universities were closed after the 1979 revolution and were then reopened gradually between 1982 and 1983 under Islamic supervision.

			While the universities were closed, the Cultural Revolution Committee investigated professors and teachers and dismissed those who were believers in Marxism, liberalism, and other "imperialistic" ideologies. The universities reopened with Islamic curricula. In 1997, all higher-level institutions had 40,477 teachers and enrolled 579,070 students. The University of Tehran (founded in 1934) has 10 faculties, including a department of Islamic theology. Other major universities are at Tabriz, Mashhad, Ahvaz, Shiraz, Esfahan, Kerman, Kermanshah, Babol Sar, Rasht, and Orumiyeh. There are about 50 colleges and 40 technological institutes.

	State-run universities of Iran are under the direct supervision of Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (for non-medical universities) and Ministry of Health and Medical Education (for medical schools).


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	There is a short list of polytechnic-type institutions at http://www.braintrack.com/linknav.htm?pprevid=275&level=4		There is a short list of polytechnic-type institutions at http://www.braintrack.com/linknav.htm?pprevid=275&level=4


	== Higher education reform ==		== Higher education reform ==

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	* High school (Dabirestan), for which the last three years is not mandatory, is divided between theoretical, vocational/technical and manual, each program with its own specialties.		* High school (Dabirestan), for which the last three years is not mandatory, is divided between theoretical, vocational/technical and manual, each program with its own specialties.

	Universities, institutes of technology, medical schools and community colleges, provide higher education.		Primary school (Dabestan) starts at the age of 6 for a duration of 5 years. Middle school, also known as orientation cycle (Rahnamayi), goes from the sixth to the eighth grade. High school (Dabirestan), for which the last three years is not mandatory, is divided between theoretical, vocational/technical and manual, each program with its own specialties.
			Universities, institutes of technology, medical schools and community colleges, provide the higher education. The requirement to enter into higher education is to have a High school diploma, and finally pass the national University entrance's exam (Konkoor). Higher education is sanctioned by different levels of diplomas: Fogh-e-Diplom or Kārdāni after 2 years of higher education, Kārshenāsi (also known under the name “licence”) is delivered after 4 years of higher education (Bachelor's degree). Kārshenāsi-ye Arshad is delivered after 2 more years of study (Master's degree). After which, another exam allows the candidate to pursue a doctoral program (PhD).

	The ~~requirement to enter into higher education is to have a High~~ school ~~diploma, and finally pass the national University entrance's exam (Konkoor)~~. ~~Higher education~~ is ~~sanctioned by different levels~~ of ~~diplomas: Fogh-Diplom or Kardani (equivalent to a Baccalaureate~~ in ~~technical engineering) after 2 years~~ of ~~higher education~~, ~~Karshenasi (~~also ~~known under~~ the ~~name “licence”) is delivered after 4 years~~ of ~~higher education (Bachelor's degree)~~. ~~Fogh Licence~~ is ~~delivered after 2 more~~ years ~~of study~~ (~~Master's degree~~). ~~After which~~, ~~another exam allows~~ the ~~candidate to pursue a doctoral program (PhD)~~.		The first Western-style public schools were established by Haj-Mirza Hassan Roshdih.
			There are both free public schools and private schools in Iran at all levels, from elementary school through university. Education in Iran is highly centralized. The Ministry of Education is in charge of educational planning, financing, administration, curriculum, and textbook development. Teacher training, grading, and examinations are also the responsibility of the Ministry. At the university level, however, every student attending public schools is required to commit to serve the government for a number of years typically equivalent to those spent at the university, or pay it off for a very low price (typically a few hundred dollars). During the early 1970s, efforts were made to improve the educational system by updating school curriculation, introducing modern textbooks, and training more efficient teachers.

			The 1979 revolution continued the country's emphasis on education, but Khomeini's regime put its own stamp on the process. The most important change was the Islamization of the education system. All students were segregated by sex. In 1980, the Cultural Revolution Committee was formed to oversee the institution of Islamic values in education. An arm of the committee, the Center for Textbooks (composed mainly of clerics), produced 3,000 new college-level textbooks reflecting Islamic views by 1983. Teaching materials based on Islam were introduced into the primary grades within six months of the revolution.

			Approximately 6% of upper secondary institutions are private. These schools must conform to the regulations of the Ministry of Education, though they are financed primarily through tuition fees received from students. Academic year: September through June, with two semesters; note that students attend classes Saturday through Thursday.

			Internet and distance education
			Full Internet service is available in all major cities and it is very rapidly increasing. Many small towns and even some villages now have full Internet access. The government aims to provide 10% of government and commercial services via the Internet by end-2008 and to equip every school with computers and connections by the same date.
			Payame Noor University (established 1987) as a provider exclusively of distance education courses is a state university under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.

			Teacher education
			Teacher Training Centers in Iran are responsible for training teachers for primary, orientation cycle, and gifted children’s schools. These centers offer two-year programs leading to a Fogh-Diploma (associate degree). Students that enter Teacher Training Centers, have at minimum, completed the orientation cycle of education; most have a High school diploma. A national entrance examination is required for admission.
			In order to teach 9-12 grades, in theory, a bachelor’s degree is required; however due to a shortage of teachers in Iran, schools have been compelled to use teaching staff with other educational backgrounds. Teachers are trained in universities and higher institutes. There are seven teacher-training colleges in Iran.

	== Higher education ==		== Higher education ==

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	== Iran education policy ==		== Iran education policy ==
			Education in Iran is highly centralized and is divided to K-12 education and higher education. K-12 education is supervised by the Ministry of Education and higher education is under supervision of Ministry of Science and Technology.

			The Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (2005-2010) envisages upgrading the quality of the educational system at all levels, as well as reforming education curricula, and developing appropriate programs of vocational training, a continuation of the trend towards labor market oriented education and training.

	== Iran education system ==		== Iran education system ==

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	== Iran in a nutshell ==		== Iran in a nutshell ==
	(sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran)		(sourced from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran)

	Iran (Persian: ايران), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran and formerly known internationally as Persia until 1935, is a country in Central Eurasia, located on the northeastern shore of the Persian Gulf and the southern shore of the Caspian Sea. Since 1949, "Persia" and "Iran" have been used interchangeably in cultural context, however, Iran is the name used officially in political context. The name Iran is a cognate of Aryan, and means "Land of the Aryans".		Iran (Persian: ايران), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran and formerly known internationally as Persia until 1935, is a country in Central Eurasia, located on the northeastern shore of the Persian Gulf and the southern shore of the Caspian Sea. Since 1949, "Persia" and "Iran" have been used interchangeably in cultural context, however, Iran is the name used officially in political context. The name Iran is a cognate of Aryan, and means "Land of the Aryans".

			[[Image:Iran.gif\|left\|thumb\|250px]]
	Iran is the 18th largest country in the world in terms of area at 1,648,195 km², with an area roughly equal to that of the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Germany combined.		Iran is the 18th largest country in the world in terms of area at 1,648,195 km², with an area roughly equal to that of the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Germany combined.

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	[[Category:Middle East]]		[[Category:Middle East]]
	[[Category:Asia]]		[[Category:Asia]]

			[[Category:Countries with Programmes]]