{"id":46791,"date":"2022-07-30T07:06:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T07:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=46791"},"modified":"2026-04-24T11:30:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:30:42","slug":"how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying Persian in Iran: Language Courses and Cultural Immersion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you already started to learn Persian in your own country, or you\u2019re willing to immerse yourself in the Iranian culture, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iran-tourist-visa-is-now-open\/\" title=\"Iran Tourist Visa is now Open for all Nationalities!\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"85852\">learning Persian<\/a> in Iran is a unique experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Whether you already started to learn Persian in your own country, or you\u2019re willing to immerse yourself in the Iranian culture, learning Persian in Iran is a unique experience! A few years ago, I enrolled a program to learn Persian in Tehran. So, if you\u2019re curious about what it\u2019s like to learn Persian in Iran and where to study, you\u2019re at the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">There are several institutes dedicated to teaching Persian to foreigners in Iran. Some of them give classes all year long, some only have summer sessions. I choose to introduce only the most famous here. You may find other programs, but if you\u2019re serious about learning Persian in Iran, I\u2019ll recommend you choose among these ones. The reason is that many programs have been suspended after Covid, or simply due to the lack of applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Best Hotels in Iran<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8c8af59c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg);background-position:52% 66%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Book A Hotel In Iran\" class=\"wp-image-62099 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/abbasi-hotel.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Once you\u2019ve choose an institute, it will apply for a student visa on your behalf. It\u2019s the sesame to study in Iran! Once your visa is granted, and after you collected it at the Iranian embassy of your country, you can enter Iran! The duration of the visa equals the duration of the program, and can be extended as long as you stay for studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/#where-to-learn-persian-in-iran\" >Where to learn Persian in Iran?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/#dehkhoda-institute-in-tehran\" >Dehkhoda Institute in Tehran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/#saadi-foundation\" >Saadi Foundation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/#persian-learning-language-university-of-isfahan\" >Persian Learning Language, University of Isfahan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/#persian-teaching-center-university-of-shiraz\" >Persian Teaching Center, University of Shiraz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/#persian-teaching-center-university-of-mashhad\" >Persian Teaching Center, University of Mashhad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/#my-experience-at-dehkhoda-institute-in-tehran\" >My experience at Dehkhoda Institute, in Tehran<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/#but-lets-talk-about-the-learning-first\" >But let\u2019s talk about the learning first:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/#formal-persian-versus-everyday-life-persian\" >Formal Persian versus Everyday life Persian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/#discovering-iran-during-your-persian-studies\" >Discovering Iran during your Persian studies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/#cost-and-formalities-for-studying-at-dehkhoda\" >Cost and formalities for studying at Dehkhoda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/how-to-study-persian-language-in-iran\/#study-and-live-in-iran\" >Study and live in Iran<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-where-to-learn-persian-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-to-learn-persian-in-iran\"><\/span>Where to learn Persian in Iran?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">And that\u2019s how I first arrive to Iran! I spent about 9 months studying Persian language at Dehkhoda Lexicon Institute, in Tehran. But there are others options which can be interesting, in particular for someone wishing to study in another city than Tehran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">So, here are the most popular institutes to learn Persian in Iran:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-dehkhoda-institute-in-tehran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dehkhoda-institute-in-tehran\"><\/span>Dehkhoda Institute in Tehran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dehkhoda-Institute-1024x715.jpg\" alt=\"Dehkhoda Institute\" class=\"wp-image-60860\" title=\"Dehkhoda Institute\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dehkhoda-Institute-1024x715.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dehkhoda-Institute-780x544.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dehkhoda-Institute-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dehkhoda-Institute-1536x1072.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dehkhoda-Institute-2048x1429.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dehkhoda-Institute-673x470.jpg 673w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dehkhoda-Institute-300x209.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dehkhoda institute in tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This institute is the most famous and is part of University of Tehran. It has been teaching Persian to foreigners for more than 30 years. To my opinion, it\u2019s the best choice to learn Persian in Iran and you can read about my experience there below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/dehkhoda.ut.ac.ir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dehkhoda.ut.ac.ir<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View Dehkhoda Institute on Google Maps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: +98 21 22717120, +98 21 22716833<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-saadi-foundation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"saadi-foundation\"><\/span>Saadi Foundation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Saadi Foundation\" class=\"wp-image-60861\" title=\"Saadi Foundation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The Saadi Foundation is overall similar to Dehkhoda, with different levels (from beginner to advanced) over several-weeks sessions. Both the institute and the students\u2019 dorms are at the same location, in the north of Tehran (Velenjak).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/saadifoundation.ir\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">saadifoundation.ir\/en<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9u1wuJrUGW5aB2aW6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View Saadi Foundation on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: +98 21 2241 4381<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-persian-learning-language-university-of-isfahan\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"persian-learning-language-university-of-isfahan\"><\/span>Persian Learning Language, University of Isfahan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Persian-Learning-Language-Center-University-of-Isfahan.jpg\" alt=\"Persian Learning Language Center University Of Isfahan\" class=\"wp-image-60868\" title=\"Persian Learning Language Center University Of Isfahan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Persian-Learning-Language-Center-University-of-Isfahan.jpg 910w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Persian-Learning-Language-Center-University-of-Isfahan-780x541.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Persian-Learning-Language-Center-University-of-Isfahan-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Persian-Learning-Language-Center-University-of-Isfahan-678x470.jpg 678w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Persian-Learning-Language-Center-University-of-Isfahan-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Persian learning language center, university of isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This institute is part of Isfahan\u2019s University. It has both long programs (from one week to one year), such as the ones in Tehran, and short seasonal classes, usually during summer. It\u2019s for this latter that the center is famous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website: pllc.ui.ac.ir\/en<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: +98 313 793 5311, +98 913 266 4288<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/y5j3D8KyynPJvaYF9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-persian-teaching-center-university-of-shiraz\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"persian-teaching-center-university-of-shiraz\"><\/span>Persian Teaching Center, University of Shiraz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-503-1024x486.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-60869\" title=\"Studying Persian in Iran: Language Courses and Cultural Immersion\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-503-1024x486.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-503-780x370.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-503-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-503-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-503.jpg 1159w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Persian teaching center, university of shiraz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The University of Shiraz also has its Persian teaching center, offering programs all over the year. Sessions last from 6 to 10 weeks. Students can also choose to attend only individual classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/persian.shirazu.ac.ir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">persian.shirazu.ac.ir<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: +98 713 613 2142<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/rYrw9ugMP8QkB5v89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-persian-teaching-center-university-of-mashhad\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"persian-teaching-center-university-of-mashhad\"><\/span>Persian Teaching Center, University of Mashhad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"986\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Persian-Teaching-Center-University-of-Mashhad.jpg\" alt=\"Persian Teaching Center University Of Mashhad\" class=\"wp-image-60870\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5007610350076104;width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Persian Teaching Center University Of Mashhad\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Persian-Teaching-Center-University-of-Mashhad.jpg 986w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Persian-Teaching-Center-University-of-Mashhad-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Persian-Teaching-Center-University-of-Mashhad-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Persian-Teaching-Center-University-of-Mashhad-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Persian-Teaching-Center-University-of-Mashhad-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Persian teaching center, university of mashhad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This institute offers 3-months learning programs, from Elementary to Upper Advanced level. As it\u2019s located in Mashhad, most of the students are from neighboring countries, and often non-English speakers, which differs greatly from the very westerner audience of other institutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simcard.jpg);background-position:52% 14%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/simcard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simcard.jpg\" alt=\"Buy Iranian SIM Card Online\" class=\"wp-image-69155 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simcard.jpg 840w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simcard-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simcard-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/simcard-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:36px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>IRAN 4G SIM Card<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8c8af59c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/simcard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">So you\u2019ll have to use your Persian skill right from the beginning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.um.ac.ir\/content\/International\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">en.um.ac.ir\/content\/International<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: +98 513 88 04352<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hBAgEi96R6K8Bc5D7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">View on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-my-experience-at-dehkhoda-institute-in-tehran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"my-experience-at-dehkhoda-institute-in-tehran\"><\/span>My experience at Dehkhoda Institute, in Tehran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-46794 size-gallery\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tehran-dehkohda-01-a-3-960x128011-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tehran Dehkohda\" class=\"wp-image-46794\" title=\"Tehran Dehkohda\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tehran-dehkohda-01-a-3-960x128011-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tehran-dehkohda-01-a-3-960x128011-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tehran-dehkohda-01-a-3-960x128011-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tehran-dehkohda-01-a-3-960x128011-1-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tehran-dehkohda-01-a-3-960x128011-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tehran-dehkohda-01-a-3-960x128011-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dehkhoda Lexicon Institute and International Center for Persian Studies, Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">I&nbsp;started my learning from the beginner level, with no other knowledge than the basic \u201csalam\u201d and \u201cmerci\u201d learned during my travels to Iran. I arrived in Tehran during summer, in a crowded institute: Indeed, during summer time, many students who are learning Persian in their university abroad come to Dehkhoda for two months, in order to improve their knowledge. That\u2019s one of the nice point of this institute: you\u2019ll hang out with a lot of people from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-but-let-s-talk-about-the-learning-first\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"but-lets-talk-about-the-learning-first\"><\/span>But let\u2019s talk about the learning first:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">for most of my time at Dehkhoda, I followed the \u201cintensive courses\u201d. It means I had classes from 9AM to 12PM, five days a week. There is a lot to learn, so the free afternoons are usually busy with homework, in order to pass the exam at the end of the 6 weeks session, and be admitted in the other level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">As mentioned before, I started with the very first level, which consists mostly of learning the alphabet. But for students who already know some Persian, there is a placement test before the classes start, to determine which level they should attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">For my last term, I switched to the \u201cnormal classes\u201d, held just two days a week, during the afternoon. Instead of being 6 weeks long, the same program last 9 weeks. I didn\u2019t really like it for two reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">First, the learning is slower, so in the end lessons can become boring. Second, because most students are doing the intensive program, no one is at the institute in the afternoon, which is less fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-formal-persian-versus-everyday-life-persian\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"formal-persian-versus-everyday-life-persian\"><\/span>Formal Persian versus Everyday life Persian<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Overall, I found the Dehkhoda\u2019s methods and teachers rather good. The books made by the institute are even used by some universities abroad. However, there is one major difficulty when it comes to learn Persian:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">what you\u2019ll learn (and what you\u2019ll read) in the books differs from the language people speaks in everyday life. And what you\u2019ll learn at Dehkhoda, like most institutes, is the mostly formal Persian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">That\u2019s why, as a beginner, I used to shop grocery and speak like a 18<sup>th<\/sup> century writer to the sellers! But the big difference in learning Persian in Iran, versus learning it abroad, is that you can easily bypass this difficulty because you\u2019ll be exposed to the \u201creal\u201d Persian every day. Which, in the end, allows you to learn both ways at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Iran Tourist Card<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8c8af59c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/touristcard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart.jpg);background-position:55% 0%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/touristcard?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiranlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart.jpg\" alt=\"Orienttrips Iran Tourist Card\" class=\"wp-image-62115 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart.jpg 900w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart-780x555.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart-661x470.jpg 661w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OtCart-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">So, how was my level of Persian at the end of these 9 months, you may wanna ask? Well, truth be told I was not a very hardworking student and I would speak English with most of my friends outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Because of that, I could read, speak and understand basic conversations but it took me longer to be able to truly speak Persian. It took me until\u2026 the day I had no other choice, but that\u2019s another story! Yet, I know that the bases I have learned at Dehkhoda are the reason why I can today have a good level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discovering-iran-during-your-persian-studies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"discovering-iran-during-your-persian-studies\"><\/span>Discovering Iran during your Persian studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-46796 size-gallery\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tehran-dehkohda-0.jpg\" alt=\"Tehran Dehkohda\" class=\"wp-image-60862\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3203125;width:848px;height:auto\" title=\"Tehran Dehkohda\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tehran-dehkohda-0.jpg 845w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tehran-dehkohda-0-780x591.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tehran-dehkohda-0-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tehran-dehkohda-0-621x470.jpg 621w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tehran-dehkohda-0-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/golestan-palace\/\" title=\"Golestan Palace\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Golestan Palace<\/a>, Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">One of the great things with learning Persian in Iran is of course being able to discover the country at the same time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Whether you stay in Tehran or travel to others cities, you\u2019ll be fully immersed in the culture, living by your own. At Dehkhoda, between each 6-weeks sessions, there are usually one or two weeks off, which means you can travel through the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">And even if you stay for one session only, you\u2019ll have your weekends, for sure a few national holidays (there are plenty in Iran) and some afternoons to explore Tehran and around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">And believe me, over 6 weeks, it makes a lot of opportunities to travel! If you don\u2019t have much money to spend, you can travel by bus almost anywhere; if you don\u2019t have much time, you can take a flight and cross the country in just two hours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Saadi Foundation\" class=\"wp-image-60867\" title=\"Saadi Foundation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-1-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Saadi-Foundation-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cost-and-formalities-for-studying-at-dehkhoda\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cost-and-formalities-for-studying-at-dehkhoda\"><\/span>Cost and formalities for studying at Dehkhoda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">To be enrolled in the program, you need to apply on the institute\u2019s website and then, be patient! It takes about 3 months to get the approval for your visa, which the institute will send you by email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Regarding the cost of the studies, it was more than reasonable during my time there. As prices are changing all the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/unmarried-couple\/\" title=\"Guidelines for Unmarried Couples Visiting Iran\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"88805\">time in Iran<\/a>, I suggest you to check directly on their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Last, but not least! If you\u2019re wondering where to live during your studies, don\u2019t think too hard. Forget about renting an apartment. Not only it\u2019s extremely difficult in Tehran, but it\u2019s also not allowed! It is mandatory for students to stay in dormitories (except if they stay with their family). But don\u2019t freak out, it\u2019s not too bad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Dehkhoda\u2019s students have access to two dormitories. One is located near the institute, in north Tehran (Velenjak). There, you\u2019ll share your room with another student of the institute, or you\u2019ll have a private room (both are with kitchen and bathrooms).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The other one is located in Tehran\u2019s city center, Enghelab. Even though it\u2019s further away from the institute, the location is perfect: It\u2019s the heart of city, next to Tehran University. However, the rooms are a bit less comfortable and shared with more students (5-6 per rooms).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-study-and-live-in-iran\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"study-and-live-in-iran\"><\/span>Study and live in Iran<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Whether you want to improve skills in Persian language, or start from the scratch for a few weeks only: learning Persian in Iran is not only possible, it\u2019s also a great experience. 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