Blessy Babu Nov 06, 2024

EMSAT Exam-An Introduction To EMSAT Exam

Are you looking for a university or college admission in the United Arab Emirates? If yes, qualifying for the EmSAT exam is your first milestone. Whether you are in the UAE or have plans to shift to any place in the UAE, having an idea about the EmSAT will be beneficial when you’re seeking admissions for your children in any school or university in the Emirates. 

This blog will give you a good idea about everything you need to know about the EmSAT Exam and to get started with EmSAT Exam preparation.

What is the EmSAT Exam? 

EmSAT (Emirates Standardized Test) is a computer-based entrance test for university or college admissions in the United Arab Emirates. The EmSAT is conducted to assess the student's skills and knowledge in targeted subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Arabic and English).

What are the Different ‌EmSAT Exams?

The EmSAT Exams are categorised into 3, including;

                              EmSAT Baseline Test

                                                     EmSAT Advantage Test

                                         EmSAT Achieve Test

The Emsat Baseline test assesses an individual’s Arabic language skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. 

  • The EmSAT Advantage test is a set of standardised tests that tracks the development of students during their general education and marks the data of performance in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10. 

  • It assesses the student’s knowledge in target subjects such as Arabic, English, Mathematics, and Science.

  • EmSAT Achieve measures the knowledge of Grade 10 and 12 students for university admission in the UAE. 

  • The EmSAT Achieve test subjects include Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Arabic and English.

Importance of EmSAT Exam

An EmSAT exam specifies the students’ performance level nationally and internationally. The Ministry of Education conducts the test for public and private institutions. The EmSAT Exam is important because of the following reasons: 

  • Evaluate test taker knowledge and skills during transitional stages, after completing general education, and transitioning to higher education.
  • A requirement for admission to universities in the country and scholarships.
  • Assess the quality of the general education system and make necessary decisions for its development.
  • Provide decision-makers with insights into the skills acquired by students at various academic levels.
  • Gather precise data on students' knowledge and skills across different educational stages in the UAE based on national standards.
  • Assist students in identifying suitable educational pathways.

Who Needs to Take the EmSAT?

  • EmSAT Baseline: Grade 1 students (Arabic speakers) in the UAE. The Arabic language assessment is not mandatory for non-Arabic-speaking students and is only intended for Arabic speakers.
  • EmSAT Advantage: The test is mandatory for all schools with targeted grades (4, 6, 8, 10).
  • EmSAT Achieve: Grade 12 Students

EmSAT Exam Structure 

The EmSAT exam is a computerised Adaptive Test. Meaning, the content and difficulty of the exam are customised to each test taker. For instance, if a test taker answers correctly, the next question will be more challenging. Similarly, if they answer incorrectly, an easier question will follow. This process continuously adjusts content for each test taker to maximise their performance and provide a more accurate measure of their ability.


EmSAT Exam Eligibility 

To take the EMSAT (Emirates Standardized Test) Achieve Exam, certain eligibility requirements need to be met: 

  • The exam is open to UAE nationals and residents. 
  • Individuals must be in Grade 12 or have completed Grade 12 within the last two years. 
  • There is no age limit for taking the exam.

EmSAT Achieve Test Subjects and Exam Duration

For the 12th-grade students, the EmSAT Achieve test has sections that measure the skills and knowledge in the subjects. The EmSAT Achieve Test Subjects, test specifications and the test duration are given below. Let’s check it out.

EmSAT Achieve Tests Syllabus No of Questions Duration

EmSAT Achieve English

Grammar and Vocabulary

Sentence structure

Close and extended reading

Writing task

Including one essay, there will be 110 questions to be completed.

135 Minutes

EmSAT Achieve Math

Algebra

Geometry

Statistics

The test includes 40 questions of multiple choice and fills in the blanks.

120 Minutes

EmSAT Achieve Physics

Mechanics

Waves and Optics

Thermal Physics and Thermodynamics

Electricity and Magnetism

Modern Physics

It includes around 40 multiple-choice questions.

120 Minutes

EmSAT Achieve Chemistry

Matter and its properties

Energy, Forces and Conservation

It comprises 40 questions.

120 Minutes

EmSAT Achieve Biology

From molecules to a living organism: Structure and Function

Heredity and Genetic Technology

Evolution and Diversity of Life

Ecology: Interdependence and Energy and Dynamics

The test comprises 40 multiple-choice questions.

120 Minutes

EmSAT Achieve Computer Science

Java

C++

Python

Java:100 multiple-choice questions

C ++:100 multiple-choice questions

Python:100 multiple-choice questions

120 Minutes Each

EmSAT Score

The scores are different for different streams and courses. There is no EmSAT passing score or failing score for the test, but some institutions may ask for a minimum score for admission. The Emirates Standardised Tests are tests that assess the extent to which students have skills and concepts in specific subjects like English, Arabic, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Computer Science. Check out the EmSAT score for all the EmSAT subjects below. 

EmSAT Achieve English Score Details 


The EmSAT Achieve English test takes 125 minutes and will include 110 questions in Multiple Choices, Fill in the blanks, Drag and Drop, Essay, Reading and sentence re-ordering. The EmSAT Achieve English test score ranges between 300 and 2000. Your EmSAT score defines your proficiency. Discover how your score in the EmSAT AchieveEnglish test showcases your performance. 

  • The student who got 2000 as an overall score will be at the C2 level (proficient level).
  • A score between (1625 - 1975) will be at the C1 level.
  • The score from (1250–1600) is a B2 level (Independent).
  • The between (875–1225) will be at B1 level.
  • If you score between (500–850), you will be classified as level A2
  • if you get a low score between (300–475), you will be considered a beginner and fall in at A1 level.
Your EmSAT English test score will replace IELTS, OET and CEPA in your admission to United Arab Emirates universities.
EmSAT Achieve Arabic Score Details

The duration of the Arabic exam is 100 minutes, to answer reading and basic linguistic questions. The EmSAT Achieve Arabic score is variable according to each university degree’s requirements. If you are aiming to join a specific Major you have to get a high score not less than 900.

 
EmSAT Achieve Math Score Details
 

The EmSAT Math Test is a computer-adaptive assessment with a duration of 120 minutes, consisting of 50 questions. It covers key content areas, including Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics. Students are permitted to use a calculator during the test, which features a mix of multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank question types. This format is designed to evaluate a student's mathematical proficiency and problem-solving abilities effectively. EmSAT Achieve Math Score Descriptors;


  • 1750-2000: Advanced calculus readiness.
  • 1500-1725: Calculus readiness.
  • 1100-1475: Pre-calculus or similar courses readiness.
  • 700-1075: Needs mathematics preparation courses.
  • 500-675: Needs basic numeracy, algebra, and geometry instruction.
  • < 500: Needs significant improvement in mathematical understanding.
EmSAT Achieve Physics Score Details
 

The EmSAT Physics Test is designed with a duration of 120 minutes and consists of 50 questions. It covers a range of content areas, including Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics, Modern Physics, and Thermal Physics. The assessment features multiple-choice questions. Students are allowed to use calculators during the test, facilitating a comprehensive evaluation of their understanding of fundamental physics concepts

A score of 1500 or higher indicates high proficiency. Students at this level are well-prepared for first-year university physics courses. A score of 1100-1475 indicates proficiency, meaning that students at this level are at a satisfactory level of preparation to begin first-year physics courses at the university level. For further EmSAT Archive Physics test score descriptors, check out; the Emsat Physics Public test specification.


EmSAT Achieve Chemistry Score Details
 

The EmSAT Achieve Chemistry test takes 120 minutes. The test covers 50 questions which will be put in the form of multiple choice, multi-select, fill-in-the-blank, and drag and drop. The EmSAT Score ranges between 500 and 2000. The exam content areas include; Matter, Bonding, Stoichiometry, Chemical Reactions, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Hydrocarbons, and its Derivatives, and Analytical and Nuclear Chemistry. 


  • EmSAT Achieve Chemistry Score ranges between 1500 - 2000 (High Proficiency) proves students are well-prepared for first-year chemistry courses. 
  • EmSAT Achieve Chemistry Score ranges between 1100-1475 (Proficient) shows students at this level are at a satisfactory level of preparation to begin first-year chemistry courses at the university level.
  • Scores between 500-675 (Needs Improvement) prove students at this level need additional instructional support in basic chemical concepts and skills before beginning any first-year chemistry courses.
For Detailed EmSAT Chemistry Score descriptors, Check Out: the EmSAT Chemistry Achieve Public Test Specifications

EmSAT Achieve Biology Score Details
 

The EmSAT Achieve Biology test takes 120 minutes. The test covers 50 questions which will be asked in Multiple Choice. The EmSAT Score ranges between 500 and 2000 and the candidate will have to score a minimum passing score between 1100 and 700 to get admission in the UAE universities or colleges.

  • EmSAT Achieve Biology Score ranges between 1500 - 2000 (Highly proficient for first-year Biology courses).
  • EmSAT Achieve Biology Score ranges between 1100-1475 (Satisfactory level of preparation to begin first-year Biology courses at the university level).
  • Biology scores between 900-1075 (Borderline Proficient) show students are minimally prepared for first-year Biology courses.
  • The score ranges from 700 to 875 (Basic) proves students do not have sufficient mastery.

For detailed information about EmSAT Biology Score descriptors, Check Out: EmSAT Biology Public Test Specification


EmSAT Achieve Computer Science Score Details 

EmSAT Achieve Computer Science is divided into three parts such as

  • Computer Science-Java
  • Computer Science-C++
  • Computer Science- Python

Each Computer Science test is of the duration of 150 Minutes and the questions will be in multiple choices. Each test covers 100 questions and the student will have to manage to get an EmSAT Achieve Computer Science test score between 500 and 1500+. However, you don’t have to be worried about the minimum score for passing.

 
For detailed info about EmSAT Computer Science Score Descriptors, Check out: the EmSAT Computer Science (C++, Java, Python) Test Specification.

How to Register for EmSAT?

Now that you are familiar with EmSAT, the final step in preparing for the EmSAT exam is to register. Here are six easy steps for EmSAT exam registration.

  • Prepare Required Documents
  • Create a UAE PASS Account
  • Access the EmSAT Registration Portal
  • Register for the EmSAT Exam
  • Payment of Registration Fees
  • Confirm your payment

Also, Check out; How to Register for EmSAT for a detailed description. 

Locations Where Edoxi Offers EmSAT Training

Here is the list of other major locations where Edoxi offers EmSAT Training

EmSAT Course in Dubai | 

FAQ's

How to Check the EmSAT Results?

You have to check the official EmSAT portal to check and get your result. The EmSAT results will not be released through other channels.The results will be posted on the EmSAT Official portal within 15 days for grade 12 students and within 10 days for other candidates. 

Why is the EmSAT Exam Conducted? 

EmSAT (Emirates Standardized Test) is a computer-based entrance test for school, university, or college admissions in the United Arab Emirates. The EmSAT test is conducted to assess the students' skills and knowledge in targeted subjects. 

Where is the EmSAT Exam conducted? 

The EmSAT exams are conducted at approved test centres distributed across the UAE. As EmSAT is a UAE-wide system of standardized computer-based tests to maintain national standards, the students registered through an ID reader in all governments can attend the EmSat exam. EmSAT is not offered in every Testing Center. 

Is the EmSAT Exam Mandatory? 

The EmSAT test is mandatory for all schools with targeted grades (4, 6, 8, 10). According to the Ministry of Education in the UAE, every student studying under the Ministry of education curriculum needs to take the EmSAT to achieve English, EmSAT Math, EmSAT Physics, and EmSAT Arabic as mandatory tests to issue the grade 12 equivalent certificate. However, the EmSAT test is not compulsory for non- Arabic-speaking students unless the student wishes to take the test and is required for college admission. For international applicants (coming from high schools outside the UAE), external examinations are required.  

What is the Minimum Passing Score for the EmSAT Exam?

The Emirates Standardized Tests are tests that assess whether the students have skills and concepts in those specific subjects. There is no passing or failing score for EmSAT undergraduate admissions. However, the universities, colleges, and public and private higher education institutions decide the required score from the Emirates Standardized Test for admission based on their requirements. But some educational institutions may require a minimum score for admission. 

Here, you may learn more about how to prepare for the EmSAT exam

  • The exam is open to UAE nationals and residents. 
  • Individuals must be in Grade 12 or have completed Grade 12 within the last two years. 
  • There is no age limit for taking the exam.

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