WANA (Dec 08) – Iran’s National Organization for Educational Testing (NOET) announced in a statement that it has not received any official notification from IDP Education, the global administrator of the IELTS exam, regarding the suspension or halt of IELTS testing in Iran.

 

According to the statement, IDP Education is the official international body responsible for IELTS worldwide, and it has not formally communicated any suspension or interruption of IELTS exam administration in Iran.

 

The organization added that, based on ongoing assessments, the scheduled IELTS exams registered through authorized Iranian testing centers are continuing as planned.

 

NOET also reported that a series of virtual and online meetings has been held with the IDP regional representative for the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa, based in Dubai. The sides have agreed to review proposed solutions to recent issues, with outcomes to be discussed at a joint meeting next month.

 

The statement further noted that as the national authority overseeing foreign-language examinations, NOET is working to expand testing methods, including strengthening TOEFL and other internationally recognized English exams, as well as tests in French, German, Russian, and Arabic. The organization emphasized that, should any challenge arise with the IELTS exam, alternative accredited tests will be made available.

 

Previously, the Tehran IELTS Institute released a statement saying: “IDP Education has made this difficult decision due to certain financial and regulatory circumstances beyond our control. Under this decision, IELTS tests will continue to be held in Iran until January 31, 2026, after which they will be temporarily suspended.”

IELTS. Social media /WANA News Agency

IELTS. Social media /WANA News Agency