The Iranian education system consists of pre-school, primary, middle, and secondary schools.
Five-year-old children attend preschool for one year before entering primary schools. The primary school covers grades 1-5 for children 6 to 11 years old. In primary school, students have to pass final exams at the end of each year. At the end of grade 5, students take a nation wide exam. Those who pass the exam proceed to middle school. Mid