Keep in mind, this is not a Turbo Tax requirement. This is a requirement under Internal Revenue Code §25A.
Eligible foreign educational institutions (please review my previous post regarding foreign school eligibility) are not exempt from the EIN requirement under §25A just because they're foreign. in addition, the requirement for a 1098-T applies equally to both domestic and foreign eligible educational institutes.
While the foreign school may not otherwise be required to apply for an EIN, it is imperative that do if the school wants its US students to be able to claim the credit.
I know this isn't much comfort to you but Foreign Schools as well as US Schools need to comply with Internal Revenue Code §25A in order for students or their parents to claim an educational credit. There are no exceptions to this rule.
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