Shiraz Academy is a multi-department educational and cultural centre based in the Cradley Heath area near Birmingham, established in 2025. The academy focuses on language education, music, art and academic studies, and has become recognised among families, students, migrants and members of the Persian-speaking community interested in educational and cultural development.
The academy is located in Market Square on Cradley Road, an area with relatively convenient access to Birmingham and surrounding districts. Its location makes the venue accessible for children, teenagers, adults and families from nearby communities.
The identity of the academy is built around combining education, creativity, cultural connection and personal development. Shiraz Academy operates through several specialised departments and aims to provide a supportive, multicultural and structured learning environment.
The centre includes departments for Language, Music, Art and Academic Studies, offering educational programmes for a wide range of age groups and learning levels. The overall atmosphere is educational yet welcoming, with emphasis placed on practical learning, creativity and confidence building.
The Language Department offers English and Persian (Farsi) courses from beginner to advanced levels. Programmes include General English, everyday conversation classes, IELTS preparation and Persian language courses for children, teenagers and adults.
The department also provides services such as Driving Theory Test preparation in Persian, support with immigration and academic forms, and certified English–Persian translation services.
The department is led by Hamid Fathi, who holds academic qualifications in Linguistics and Teaching English as a Foreign Language and has more than 20 years of experience teaching English and Persian.
The Music Department is led by Reza Ansari and offers specialist classes in piano, guitar, santoor, percussion, hand drums and children’s music education.
The department focuses on practical learning, creativity and musical development for children, teenagers and adults. Student concerts and performance events also form part of the department’s activities.
The academy additionally references recognised music education frameworks such as RSL and ABRSM within its educational structure.
The Art Department focuses on painting education and artistic creativity. Classes are designed for different age groups and aim to support both technical development and creative expression.
The department provides a supportive educational environment where students can explore artistic techniques, materials and styles while developing their own artistic identity.
The Academic Studies Department provides educational support and tutoring programmes for pupils studying within the British education system. Services include KS2 support, 11+ preparation, GCSE tuition, A-Level guidance and selected university preparation pathways.
Subjects include English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology, with a strong emphasis on exam-focused preparation and academic development.
The department also references specialist pathways related to Medicine and Pharmacy preparation, alongside GCSE private examination registration support.
Shiraz Academy aims to create a multicultural, educational and creative environment where language, art and academic development are integrated within one learning space. Much of the academy’s presentation focuses on themes such as creativity, communication, confidence building and cultural connection.
Classes are designed for different age groups, with emphasis placed on practical learning, student participation and gradual skills development.
Part of the academy’s mission also focuses on supporting migrants, Persian-speaking families and students living in the UK through educational programmes tailored to real-life communication and academic needs.
Shiraz Academy is located in Market Square on Cradley Road in Cradley Heath, an area with relatively convenient access to Birmingham and surrounding parts of the West Midlands.
The academy is accessible by car, taxi and local public transport routes, while its proximity to residential districts makes it relatively practical for families and students.
For many visitors, the location provides access to educational, artistic and cultural programmes within a structured and accessible environment, contributing to the academy’s role within the Persian-speaking educational and cultural community in the West Midlands.
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