Iran Cultural and Educational Center (ICEC)

The Iran Cultural and Educational Center (ICEC), is a non-profit organization under section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code registered in the State of Maryland. The ICEC is an independent institution with no affiliation to any group. The Center (ICEC) is open to all students interested in learning the Persian language and culture. ICEC's core mission is to create an environment that fosters appreciation of cultural diversity among young learners and thus help them become ambassadors of cultural awareness.
Since its establishment in 1991, the Center has grown considerably. Today, it offers thirteen classes to over 200 K-12 students from across the metropolitan area. The classes are held on Saturdays from 9:30-12:30 at Ritchie Park Elementary School in Rockville, Maryland. In addition to regular language classes that run from September to June, students who are interested in cultural activities such as, dance, music and drama, may take part in these extracurricular activities from September to March. Currently, the Center has sixteen staff members and twelve student assistants.