School Enrolment
Every child has the right to go to school. In Iran, foreign students should hold valid documents to be able to enroll in schools. Here’s a general guide:
1. Visit **kanoonnobat.ir** to make an appointment.
2. Obtain a letter of introduction from the competent authority:
* Families living in authorized areas should visit the Kafalat offices.
* Families living in unauthorized (prohibited) areas should visit BAFIA offices.
3. With the letter of introduction in hand, apply for registration at the nearest school located within your area of residence, if there is capacity.
4. Complete all necessary assessments, including health and academic readiness assessments, especially for children entering the first grade of elementary school.
If you face difficulties, please approach the nearest BAFIA or Kefalat office.
Student Visas
The Afghan nationals who are seeking to enroll at Iranian universities, need to change their Amayesh card or family passport to an individual passport with a student visa. Currently Iranian visa application process can be completed either back in Afghanistan or in the Kish Island, on a case-by-case basis. If you aim to start the process to obtain a student visa, please contact your closest UNHCR office to obtain more information about available assistance.
DAFI Scholarship
UNHCR, through its national NGO partner Farda Development Activist Association (FDA), provides the opportunity for refugee students to apply for the Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative Fund (DAFI) scholarship to support their tertiary education. The scholarship covers tuition fees and living expenses for undergraduate studies. Please find the latest announcement on the DAFI scholarship programme here.
For DAFI and other scholarship opportunities for refugees, more information may be found on this site: https://services.unhcr.org/opportunities/