Parents & Kids
Living in Tehran may seem daunting if you have kids. But we will help to make your time in the city with kids more enjoyable!
Tabiat Bridge: Tehran’s Nature Bridge and How to Visit
A practical guide to Tabiat (Nature) Bridge, the award-winning pedestrian bridge linking Taleghani and Ab-o-Atash parks.
Hiring a Filipino Nanny in Iran: What Families Need to Know
Why Filipino nannies appeal to Tehran families, why Iranian labour law makes the arrangement risky, and the better childcare options available.
How to Get an Iranian Student Visa
A step-by-step guide to the Iran education visa, from university admission and the Persian proficiency test to collecting your visa and settling in.
Ab-o-Atash Park in Tehran
What to see and do at Tehran’s Ab-o-Atash Park, the ‘water and fire’ park beside Tabiat Bridge.
Milad Tower, Tehran
How to visit Milad Tower, Tehran’s tallest landmark, from the observation decks to the revolving restaurant.
Tehran Book Garden: More Than Books
A visitor’s guide to Tehran Book Garden, the giant bookstore and cultural complex in Abbas Abad, with hours and directions.
German Embassy School Tehran: International Schools Guide
What expat parents need to know about the German Embassy School Tehran and its English-language international section.
Tehran’s International Schools Guide: Korean School
The Tehran Korean School is the city’s only Korean-curriculum school, small, long-established and still the first choice for Korean families.
Kids Centre Karbazia at Tehran’s Milad Tower
A role-play city of jobs for children on the lower level of Tehran’s Milad Tower, with tips for families planning a visit.
Balloonia Playhouse and Café
A supervised indoor play space with a family café in Elahiyeh and Saadat Abad, ideal for parents of young children in north Tehran.
