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Waseda Cancels 5 Graduate Enrollments Over Fraudulent TOEIC Scores

The action follows IIBC's mass invalidation of TOEIC results tied to an organized cheating ring spanning 2023 to 2025.

Overview

  • Waseda University confirmed it canceled the admissions of five enrolled graduate students after their TOEIC scores were invalidated.
  • The university also revoked three graduate offers that had been accepted but not yet matriculated.
  • A review found 52 invalidated TOEIC scores were used in Waseda's undergraduate and graduate admissions processes.
  • Misconduct was recognized for 44 other applicants who did not gain admission, including one current undergraduate who received an indefinite suspension.
  • The IIBC has identified 803 suspected fraudulent examinees nationwide, and Tokyo police have arrested an alleged recruiter as investigations continue.