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Tourism Exam

The tourism exam is one of the important exams in the field of service, cultural and tourism jobs. This exam is held in two formats:

1. Government employment exams related to tourism

2. Skill and technical and professional exams to obtain a tourism activity license (such as a tour guide, technical manager, tour leader)

Government employment exams in the field of tourism

These types of exams are held by organizations such as the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts or other government agencies (governorships, municipalities, free zones, etc.) to recruit personnel in tourism departments.

 Required fields and jobs:

• Tourism expert

• Cultural heritage expert

• Tour guide

• Cultural tour and exhibition coordinator

• Ecotourism and nature expert

Exam materials for employment exams:

General subjects:

• Persian language and literature

• Islamic studies

• English language

• Basic mathematics and statistics

• Information technology (ICDL)

• General information and social knowledge

 Special materials:

• Introduction to the history and culture of Iran

• Geography of tourism in Iran and the world

• Principles and foundations of tourism

• Tourism laws and regulations

• Tour and agency management

• Specialized English for tourism

 Skill and License Exams (Technical, Vocational and Cultural Heritage)

These exams are held to issue official tourism activity certificates and prepare individuals for the following jobs:

Types of licenses:

• Cultural tour guide

• Ecotourism guide

• Technical manager of a travel agency

• Travel service office manager

 General requirements:

• Minimum diploma or bachelor's degree (depending on the type of license)

• Passing a specialized tourism training course

• Passing the theoretical and practical exam of the Cultural Heritage Organization or Technical and Vocational

• Fluency in English (for tour leaders)

 

Tour leader (tour guide) exam materials:

• History of Iran and the world

• Geography and ecosystem of Iran

• Understanding ancient monuments and cultural heritage

• Understanding religions and sects

• Customs and traditions of Iranian ethnic groups

• Specialized tourism terms in English

 Benefits of Passing the Tourism Exam

• Entry into the dynamic and international tourism job market

• Possibility of obtaining an official activity license (travel agency or tour leader)

• Working with domestic and foreign tourism agencies

• Opportunity for domestic and foreign travel as a career

• Decent income, especially for professional and multilingual guides

• Possibility of working freelance or on a contract basis

Tourism Employment Test (Government)

Objective of the test:

Employment in organizations such as the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, municipalities, free zones and government institutions.

Common occupations:

• Tourism expert

• Cultural heritage expert

• Tour and exhibition manager

• Cultural planner

Tour Leader Exam (Tourist Guide)

Objective of the exam:

Obtain an official tour guide certificate from the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and work as a cultural tour leader, nature tourism or specialized guide (such as a guide to religious monuments, mountaineering, etc.).

Activity License Exam (Travel Service Office and Technical Manager)

Objective of the exam:

Obtain a license to establish a travel agency or work as a technical manager of the agency

Two types of licenses:

• Section "B" license: Domestic and foreign travel services

• Section "C" license: Implementation of pilgrimage tours

Euro5 Certificate Validity.

To take the exam and get more information, call 09121898004 (during office hours 8 am to 6 pm).