Online Persian School

About Online Persian School

Online Persian School is an educational institution located in the Byron neighbourhood of London, Ontario, that provides Farsi courses for children and adults. Serving students from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and many other countries, the school offers instruction in Persian speaking, reading, and writing. Their curriculum includes specific programs such as Persian Speaking Courses for kids, as well as Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, and Upper-Intermediate Persian Language Courses for children, alongside dedicated courses for adults. The school distinguishes itself by offering private one-on-one lessons, semi-private classes for four to six students, and group classes for up to twelve students. Their teaching methodology incorporates Total Physical Response (TPR), puppet-assisted teaching, and game-based methods like storytelling and songs to engage younger learners. Students have access to high-quality learning materials, including bilingual textbooks from Joghdi Publishing, such as the Learn Persian with Joghdi & Fili and Learn Persian with Joghdi & Jadi series. These resources are designed specifically for heritage learners and are noted for being free from religious or political content. Founded in 2018 following research that began in 2016, the school was created to address the lack of comprehensive curricula for teaching Persian as a heritage language online. Educational quality is personally overseen by founder Dr. Ataollah Zarei, who holds a PhD in Education. The school manages all aspects of the educational experience, from resource production to teacher evaluation and professional development. To help prospective students, the school provides a free trial week of classes for children and their parents to experience their teaching methodology before enrolling.