The name of the school itself is connected with Zakaria Razi, the famous Iranian physician, scientist, philosopher, and scholar. Razi, known in the Western world as Rhazes, was one of the most important intellectual figures of the medieval Islamic world. Naming an educational institution after such a figure reflects an emphasis on science, knowledge, research, and intellectual achievement. For this reason, the return of the school’s original name after the changes that followed the 1979 Iranian Revolution was also significant. The school eventually became known again as Razi High School, preserving its connection with the historical figure whose name it carries.
The Early Years of Razi High School
Razi High School began its educational activities as a French-Iranian institution. The concept of a French-Iranian school was important because it brought together aspects of Iranian and French educational traditions. During the period when French cultural and educational influence was strong in Iran, knowledge of French was considered an important part of the education of many students. French was widely used among educated people and was an important language for accessing scientific, literary, and philosophical works.
