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Interactive early learning platform for children ages two through eight
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Online learning platform with expert-led classes in cooking, writing, arts, and more
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Restricted for users in Syria, verified by community testing in March 2026. The site loads normally and users can browse classes and create an account, but purchasing a subscription fails: both PayPal and credit card payment flows return 403 errors, and adding a payment method is blocked. The service is effectively unusable without a paid plan. No outreach to the company yet.
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Community testing confirmed that MasterClass is restricted in Syria. The main website loads normally from a Syrian IP (Tarassul ISP, Damascus), and users can browse classes, articles, and sign up for an account. However, attempting to purchase a subscription fails — both PayPal and credit card payme...
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If you're experiencing issues accessing MasterClass in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside MasterClass can change that.
Tips for advocating
- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
MasterClass is restricted in Syria. Access may require workarounds or may not be fully functional. We are monitoring the situation.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting MasterClass directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.