Newsletter #1 Greetings, First and foremost, we would like to welcome you and your children to the 2021-2022 academic year. We are excited to begin in-person instruction after more than one year of remote teaching and learning. Considering the current conditions, to ensure safety of the students and staff, it is important that we all […]

The Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program resumed its annual scholarship awards for the academic year 2021-2022 following a one-year interruption caused by the pandemic COVID-19. This year the Scholarship Program received more applications from qualified candidates. An independent Panel of Experts, appointed by the ICEC Board of Trustees, using specific criteria, evaluated the qualifications and merits […]

Dear Parents, We hope this message finds you and your family well and in good health.   We are excited to inform you that this academic year we will be holding face-to-face classes at Ritchie Park Elementary School, in Rockville, MD. Within the next few days, we will send you detailed information regarding the registration. […]

The Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program 2021-2022 Scholarship Extended Deadline Due to the fact that some school districts have delays in providing required documents to potential Applicants, the Scholarship Selection Committee hereby extends the deadline for applications to July 30, 2021.  Please refer to the original post for more information about the application form. Original Post […]

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art has a program to talk about Pasargadae and Persepolis.  The date for the program is Tuesday June 8, 2021 at 12:00 PM.  The online program is free but you have to register to attend.  Please follow the link for additional information and registration. Link:    Museum of Asian Art […]

Iran Cultural and Educational Center Iran Arbabi Scholarship The Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students of Iranian descent entering or attending an accredited post-secondary institution. The scholarship is granted annually to at least one eligible applicant, selected based on the eligibility criteria listed below. An independent committee that consists of a panel […]

Dear Parents,   At present, the ICEC plan is to begin the year offering virtual instruction for grades 1 and up on Saturdays, starting on Saturday, September 19th.  Instructional sessions will be 60 minutes for grades 1 and 2 and 75 minutes for the rest of the classes. A detailed schedule will be imparted via email […]

It is with the greatest of sadness that ICEC announces the heartbreaking news of the death of our friend of School, Mr. Hamid Fadae.  He passed away on Friday March 6th after a sudden massive heart attack. On behalf of our community at ICEC, we are sending out to his family, our most heartfelt condolences and sympathy. Mr. […]

Three cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in Maryland.  Maryland Governor Hogan declares state of emergencies.  Here are some useful links for your information: Baltimore CBS local news Montgomery County Health and Human Services

Cancellation of ICEC Nowruz Program, March 7th, 2020   The impact of the coronavirus outbreak worldwide and especially in Iran is evident. It’s difficult to predict the wider impact the coronavirus will have in the weeks to come. Nonetheless, we must take into consideration the recommendations of the WHO (World Health Organization) and CDC (U.S. Center […]