At the age of twelve, Nima was taken to Tehran and registered at the St. Louis School.
He first studied art at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts.
In 1915, the St. Louis School expanded, becoming a vocational and trade school.
St. Louis School enrolled boys from ages nine to seventeen, both day pupils and boarders.
Former pupils of St. Louis School are known as Old Louisians.
Harris's St. Louis Schools were considered some of the best in the country.
During the academic year 2007-2008, he was a visiting professor at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.
He started his academic work as an instructor the Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.
St. Louis School was founded in 1864 by the Fathers of the Catholic Mission.
The St. Louis School is based at the local St. Louis Catholic church.