Dehkhoda Iranian School, as the oldest Persian-language school in the city of Montreal, is an independent, non-profit, and self-governing institution managed by a selected team of students’ parents and has no affiliation with any political or religious organization. This school was established on August 6, 1990, through the merger of the “Institute for Education of Iranian Children and Youth” and the “Center for Cultural and Social Cooperation of Iranians” in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
The school is registered in the province of Quebec with the following details:
Name: ECOLE DE LANGUE IRANIENNE (DEHKHODA)
Quebec Enterprise Number (NEQ): 1143105469
Mission Statement
Teaching the Persian language, culture, and arts to all interested individuals of various ages, with a focus on children and youth
Vision
To be the largest cultural and educational reference within the Persian-speaking community in the Greater Montreal area
Core Values
- No affiliation with, use of, teaching, promotion, or dissemination of political, religious, racial, or gender-based beliefs, while respecting individual differences
- The Persian language and the ancient culture of Iran as the common foundation of all aspects of the school
Bylaws
The bylaws of Dehkhoda Iranian School can be viewed through this link