[69089] Education revolution in Iran: Free studies for students and changes in exams due to emergency situations

Iran's education system updates: Free for eligible students and changes in exam format

In a significant move to increase access to education, the state announced significant financial relief in gifted schools (Sampad). According to حامیان پزشکیان and خراسان آنلاین, sources often identified with the official establishment, "registration fees for students from deciles 1 to 4 have become completely free." In addition, it was noted that students supported by the Khomeini Relief Committee will be exempt from any payment when registering for entrance exams.

At the same time, adjustments were reported in the provincial exam schedule due to external circumstances. SNN.ir|خبرگزاری دانشجو, a news agency identified with conservative student movements, reported that the Director of Education in the East Azerbaijan province announced the "transfer of year-end exams for grades 7 to 10 to an online format" due to "emergency conditions" prevailing in the region.

These decisions reflect a dual effort by the authorities in Iran: on one hand, investing in excellence among economically disadvantaged populations to reduce social gaps, and on the other hand, dealing with operational disruptions in the school system occasionally caused by regional emergencies.