College of Language

The Language College operates under the Office of International Affairs and is responsible for providing Persian and English language instruction to international students.

Its core areas of activity include:

1. General and medical Persian language courses to ensure effective communication in clinical settings;
2. English language and academic writing courses to strengthen students’ academic skills;
3. Administration of the Persian Language Proficiency Examination and issuance of official language-skill certificates.

Registration and Tuition

1. Tuition fees for each course must be paid in full before the start of the semester.
2. All incoming students are required to take a placement test.
3. Registration is only permitted for students holding a valid student visa or an official referral from the Office of International Affairs.

Attendance and Classroom Conduct

1. Regular attendance is mandatory and constitutes an essential component of course assessment.
2. Every three late arrivals (under 10 minutes) count as one full absence.
3. Maximum permitted absences:
   • Persian course (42 sessions): up to 6 absences
   • English course (12 sessions): up to 3 absences
4. Exceeding the allowed number of absences results in withdrawal from the course without tuition refund.
5. Excused absences are accepted only with valid medical documentation.

Course Assessment

1. Final grades are calculated on a 20-point scale as follows:
   • 8 points: class participation, activity, and attendance
   • 12 points: end-of-term examination
2. Minimum passing score: 12 out of 20
3. Outstanding and highly engaged students receive official recognition from the College.

Examinations

1. Attendance at the end-of-term exam is compulsory.
2. Arriving more than 20 minutes late results in disqualification from the exam.
3. Unexcused absence from the exam results in course withdrawal and requires full repayment of tuition to retake the course.
4. Exceptional medical circumstances may be reviewed upon submission of official documentation.
5. In the event of failure, students may retake the exam by paying the required fee or attend private remedial classes in accordance with College regulations.

Persian Language Proficiency Examination

1. Obtaining the Persian Proficiency Certificate is mandatory for graduation.
2. Deadlines for completion:
   • Medical students: before the National Basic Sciences Examination
   • Ph.D. students: before the Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination
   • All other programs: by the end of the second academic year
3. The exam is administered twice annually (summer and winter).
4. If unsuccessful:
   • The second attempt is free of charge;
   • The third attempt requires payment of an examination fee;
   • Unexcused absence requires payment of a penalty fee for re-registration.

Make-up Classes

In the event of an official holiday, one online make-up session will be held. Attendance is mandatory and follows the same attendance regulations.

Final Reminder

Adherence to discipline, mutual respect, and active participation in classes are essential to your academic success at the university.