The Academy of Persian Language and Literature is an Iranian scholarly institution dedicated to advancing Persian language and literature. Its research spans Persian grammar and orthography, vocabulary development, lexicography, language computing, Iranian languages and dialects, contemporary and comparative literature, literary research, and Persian studies in South Asia and Asia Minor. The Academy also examines the language of the Islamic Revolution and supports research and education in Persian language and literature.

Its work reaches the public through publications, educational resources, research projects, events, and digital services. The Academy publishes books, national language and terminology standards, approved word lists, guidance on Persian spelling and word formation, and the journal Nameh-ye Farhangestan. Its resources include electronic books, a comprehensive corpus, and a research center for approved terms. The institution also organizes academic meetings and cultural programs, shares news and research reports, and provides online systems for its journal and other services. Through these activities, the Academy contributes to the study, documentation, standardization, and wider use of Persian while fostering engagement with Iran’s literary heritage and linguistic diversity.