According to the Public Relations Office of the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures, the first General English Proficiency Test (UTEPT) of 2026 was successfully held with 620 candidates in attendance, in full compliance with all executive regulations and standards. The examination was conducted in a calm and orderly environment, with meticulous planning, and all operational stages were executed in strict adherence to approved guidelines and with full coordination among the various departments of the Faculty.

Concurrent with the examination, Dr. Karimi Motahhar, Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures; Dr. Dashtestani, Head of the University of Tehran’s Foreign Language Testing Center; Dr. Gholami, Educational Deputy; and Dr. Dousti-Zadeh, Administrative and Financial Deputy, visited the examination venues to oversee the process. During this inspection, the processes related to candidate registration, seating arrangements, the enforcement of examination regulations, the performance of executive staff, and the adequacy of required facilities and equipment were thoroughly evaluated.

The officials present, while engaging in dialogue with the executive team and conducting field assessments of the examination process, emphasized the necessity of upholding principles of integrity, educational justice, the protection of candidates’ rights, and the precise execution of examination protocols. Providing an environment conducive to the participants’ concentration and ensuring optimal conditions for conducting a standardized examination were among the primary points of focus during this visit.

The orderly administration of this examination was the result of purposeful planning, coordination between educational, administrative, and executive units, and the responsible efforts of the Faculty’s staff and organizers. This effective collaboration facilitated the precise execution of all examination stages from start to finish and ensured candidate satisfaction.

In conclusion, the Faculty officials extended their gratitude to the Head of the Language Testing Center, the members of the executive committee, the invigilators, and the support staff. They reaffirmed their commitment to continuously improving the quality of educational and examination services, developing monitoring processes, and leveraging existing capacities to ensure the optimal administration of future examinations.