The Effect of Education Policies on Afghan Immigrants in Iran

The aim of this study is to identify opportunities and barriers for Afghans to benefit from educational services and the impact of current policies on both Afghan immigrants and the host society. The data is gathered through in-depth interviews with 116 Afghan nationals residing in Tehran. The results show that although legal immigrants face no official restriction but issues like affordability, local negative reactions and mandatory deportation after graduation are considered as barriers. Unauthorized immigrants may not register in public school and only a limited number of them are studying in Afghan private schools. Based on the consequences current policies, this paper offers some suggestion to improve the condition of Afghan immigrants in Iran