In compliance with a recent U.S. Treasury (OFAC) regulatory change, TOEFL and GRE testing within Iran has been paused effective immediately. Iranian nationals may continue to test outside Iran where testing is available. Affected test takers will be contacted directly regarding cancellations and next steps. [Find out more]
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