The education system of Iran was patterned on the French system and evolved during the twentieth century to its present configuration. Although some preprimary schooling is available, the first educational cycle for most students is primary school...

Iran's educational system comprises many schools and universities scattered throughout the country. Kindergarten 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...

Daniel Ortega, who led a Marxist government that spent the 1980s fighting U.S.-backed insurgents, returns to power Wednesday promising to respect free trade and private business and maintain relations with Washington.Yet he will be sworn in as Nicaraguan president in a ceremony attended by some...