Ages 3 to 6: Our youngest learners experience an immersive Persian language environment through songs, stories, role-playing and engaging hands-on activities. This early exposure sets the foundation for language acquisition and cultural appreciation. Ages 7 to 14: With two separate pathways for heritage and non-heritage learners, we offer seven levels of Persian classes where students focus on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Our curriculum is designed to adapt to diverse learning styles, ensuring an effective learning outcome.  Ages 14 to 17: For adolescents, we offer tailored classes for heritage and non-heritage learners that fast track through language and literacy skills, while promoting critical thinking and cultural exploration. Our goal is to prepare students for both academic success and personal growth. Adults: We provide comprehensive classes for adults at all proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Our adult program is designed to build practical language skills and deepen cultural understanding.

The Literacy Track serves students who already understand Persian at home but need to master the written language. While they learn to read and write, their vocabulary and conversation grow naturally through class activities.  The Conversation Track is for absolute beginners with little to no Persian comprehension. The curriculum prioritizes speaking, vocabulary, and sentence-building games, with a lighter emphasis on reading/writing.

Research suggests that the ideal age to begin learning the reading and writing of a second language is around age 7, typically after a child has completed first grade in their dominant language (English, for kids growing up in the US). By allowing children to first gain confidence in reading and writing in their primary language, they develop essential literacy skills, such as phonics, spelling techniques, and writing mechanics, that transfer directly to learning a second language. Starting Persian at this stage does not slow down a child’s learning; in fact, it often gives them a head start because they can apply the familiar “English reading/writing” strategies to Persian. Children younger than 7 can still benefit from exposure to Persian through speaking, listening, and cultural activities, even if formal reading and writing instruction begins later.

Speaking Persian is not a criteria for admission to any of our classes. For students age 7 and older, the level of understanding spoken Persian is a key factor for choosing the conversation vs. literacy track (read the answer to the earlier question about literacy vs. conversation track).

Students ages 3 to 6 are placed based on their age. Students aged 7 who understand spoken Persian are placed in the beginner literacy track. Students aged 7 who do not understand spoken Persian are placed in the beginner conversation track. Students ages 7 and older who have learned Persian reading and writing elsewhere require placement testing by a member of our team to decide the appropriate level. Adult students who do not understand spoken Persian are placed in the level 1 of conversation track. Adult students who understand spoken Persian are placed in the reading-writing crash course. Adult students who have learned Persian  literacy or conversation elsewhere require placement testing by a member of our team to decide the appropriate level.

Ages 3 & 4: students can join any time during the academic year. Ages 5 & 6: students may join after the start of classes, if the student seems at a similar language and social skill level as the other students, allowing for a smooth integration into the class. Ages 7 & older: we do not admit new students after the 3rd session of school. On rare occasions, we offer exceptions if an applicant is proven to be qualified for a “catch up” plan through private tutoring. The number of tutoring sessions and the instructor is decided by the school, with the goal of fast-tracking the candidate to join the group class.