Testimonial by Natalia Galgos

Student, SOAS, UK

10 weeks (or 4-9 weeks) 2024 Persian Language Summer School

My summer at ASPIRANTUM was an outstanding educational experience. 

My knowledge of Persian grew daily as I was taught by excellent professors passionate about their jobs. 

Through these 7 weeks, we analyze various topics in Persian, from the economy and cultures of Iran to its poetry and constitution. ASPIRANTUM also organized different trips for my group and me to travel to Armenia. Hence, coupled with intensive learning, I could also travel around Armenia and bond with the warmest people. Yerevan is a small and friendly capital too. Overall, it was a unique setting to learn Persian, and the classes were tailor-made to our interests and capacities, with the possibilities of after classes too. 

I would recommend this experience to anyone that is interested in taking on such an adventure and who is not only looking for a language course but a way to make new friends and encounters! 

Interested? Check Upcoming Persian Language Courses!


Our Persian language courses are open to anyone with upper elementary or intermediate knowledge of the Persian language. The lectures are organized with the academic interests of our participants in mind. Students as well as researchers working in Iranian Studies and relevant fields will benefit the most from our courses.

Check Upcoming Courses

Other Testimonials.

Asha Sawhney

BA student, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University, USA

“The classes are intense but the quality of instruction is excellent and the curriculum is structured such that its beneficial to students with a wide range of academic focuses whether that be cultural, political, historical, etc.”

Read Testimonial

Xinyi Wei

PhD student, Princeton University, USA

“My summer with ASPIRANTUM’s Persian program has been a fun and productive experience.”

Read Testimonial

Olivia Booker

Artist, UK

“The quality of teaching was excellent, with a good balance between grammar, reading, speaking and listening.”

Read Testimonial