History of the Bonyad Jahani

Introduction

Sending students from Iran abroad is not a new or commercial phenomenon. The roots of this path go back to the educational reforms of the era of Amir Kabir; when scientific and specialized education was considered a national necessity. The International Foundation Institute continues this historical perspective; an institution that began its activity in the field of sending students in a private and structured manner in 1969 and today, after more than 50 years, is considered one of the oldest names in this field in Iran.

Beginning of activity (1969)

Starting when there was no information

In the 1940s:

Access to information from foreign universities was very limited

There was no internet, database, or specialized consulting

Deciding to study abroad was risky and ambiguous

In this environment, the International Foundation began its activity by focusing on raising awareness, building academic culture, and providing access to real information; not with a commercial approach, but with an educational and responsible perspective.

– First official correspondence and dispatch (1349)

In 1349:

Official correspondence with eligible universities began

Admission requirements, majors, tuition, and academic requirements were reviewed

And the first student was dispatched through this institution to the University of Mississippi, USA

This dispatch was a turning point in the activities of the World Foundation and the beginning of a structured path.

– Formation of a standard admission process

In the early years, the admission process was carried out as follows:

Providing detailed information about the university, field, costs and climatic conditions

Advice tailored to the conditions and goals of each applicant

The possibility of reviewing university resources through the specialized library of the institute

Official correspondence with universities after completing the admission forms

If necessary:

Language training was provided for applicants

Or introductions to prestigious international academies were made

This structure became the foundation of the phased and transparent admission system that is still the basis of the institute’s work today.

– Peak of activity (1973 to 1978)

Public trust and extensive growth

Between 1973 and 1978:

The number of applicants seeking academic admission reached more than 15,000

The Global Foundation became one of the main sources of advice for studying abroad

This volume of referrals was the result of public trust, transparency of the process and official connections with universities.

– Continuing activities after the revolution

After the revolution and during a period when many institutions were closed,

with the approval of Ayatollah Khademi (then head of the Isfahan Seminary), the World Foundation was able to continue its activities and maintain its path.

This continuity indicates the institution’s commitment to:

ethical principles

social responsibility

and compliance with legal frameworks in each historical period

– Facing the commercialization of the market

With the increasing demand for education abroad,

institutions were formed that were solely concerned with the financial aspect of the issue and ignored the suitability of the admission requirements.

In contrast, the World Foundation has always tried to:

Prefer the quality of the path over the quantity of files

Avoid suggesting inappropriate or risky paths

And prioritize the long-term interests of the student

– Moving towards standards and satisfaction

In order to improve services and increase applicant satisfaction,

The World Foundation Institute succeeded in receiving the ISO 10004 standard

(Customer Satisfaction Standard).

This standard is a confirmation of the systematic and responsive approach to providing educational services.

Final Conclusion

The World Foundation is not just a name or a history.

This institution is the result of decades of experience, improvement, learning, and responsibility in one of the most sensitive decisions in people’s lives: international education.

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> More than 50 years of documented activity in sending students

From the first official sendings in the 1940s (place photos of old applicants that your service has emailed on this page and about us)

> At the peak of activity, more than 15,000 applicants approached the Global Foundation for academic admission