THE CHARACTERISTICS OF IRAN'S EDUCATION SYSTEM DURING THE PAHLAVI ERA
Keywords:
Iran, education, foreign school, Reza Shah, curriculum, Ministry of education, secondary education.Abstract
This article analyzes the distinctive features of education during the Pahlavi era, the establishment of foreign schools and educational institutions, and the positive impact these had on the significant increase in literacy among the population. Although the early stages of the modern Iranian education system date back to the Qajar era, its main foundation was laid by Reza Shah Pahlavi, and the Pahlavis played a crucial role in shaping modern education in Iran.
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