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About EmSAT
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Quarantine for candidates infected with covid-19
The quarantine for candidates infected with covid-19 should remain 5 days and if the test day was within the infection period, candidates must provide a proof when submitting the absence note
Is the candidate required to take a PCR test for the Covid-19 virus before the test?
In line with the positive indicators of the recovery phase from COVID-19, all restrictions and precautions have been lifted at EmSAT test centers. The green pass status is no longer required for all candidates including vaccinated and non-vaccinated and wearing mask is optional.
How to register for Emsat?
• Grade 12 students must self-register via the official website of the EmSAT exam using the digital ID UAE Pass, or contact the school coordinator to register their Emirates ID.
• Registration for the Emirates Standardized Test is not considered a substitute for registration in the NAPO system, so Grade 12 students must ensure registration in the NAPO system.
• Other candidates must self-register via the Emirates Standard Test website (Achieve), and pay the necessary fees. Please see the fees policy and guide.
What is the mechanism for activating the account of failed students of grade 12?
• Students can self-register under the “I do not have an account” category during the self-registration stage, and the school coordinator must accept the application if his status as a current twelfth student is confirmed, or send the activation request to the “Contact Us” page on the Emsat website:
https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/Contact_Us.aspx
and it is necessary to attach a study continuation certificate issued by the school in which he is currently registered and approved by the school principal.
• Activating failed students’ accounts entails the removal of all previous EmSAT scores (if any), and he is not entitled to claim them after activating the account.
When will the Emirates Standardized Test backup sessions begin? What subjects require backup?
The student will be given the opportunity to repeat only two of the four basic subjects ((Arabic + Mathematics + English + Physics) in July.
Are the grade 12 students expected to enroll in the National Service required to take the EmSAT?
No, EmSAT Achieve is optional for all students including those who are going to join the National Service, noting the provision of tests for National Service members through special sessions during the service period.
Can graduates and grade 12 students be able to retake the test? What is the mechanism for registering for the EmSAT?
*Yes, it is allowed for both graduates and grade 12 students to be re-tested to improve grades after 30 days have passed since the date of the previous test by self-registration process through the portal.
* If absent or unable to attend the test, conditions for registration and payment of re-sit fees shall apply as follows:
- If absent with an acceptable excuse, the official document of the excuse should be uploaded to the portal in absence excuse form for grade 12 students.
For Achieve candidates, official absence document should be uploaded through “Contact Us” page and it is allowed to register again after approval from the committee. In this case, it is not required to re-pay or wait 30 days for retake.
* If absent without an excuse or without providing an official document, the paid registration fee will not be refunded, and re-registration in the missed subjects will not be available until 30 days have passed since the test date.
•• The student is advised to take the test on the specified date to ensure obtaining university admission.
Is the EmSAT Arabic language test mandatory for non-native speakers of Arabic?
The Arabic language test is not mandatory for non-native speakers of Arabic, and the student must review the admission criteria of universities and colleges to make sure if the performance of the Arabic language test is needed as a criterion for admission to the required specialization or not.
4- What is the mechanism for registering candidates studying outside the United Arab Emirates in EmSAT Test for University Admission?
*If the student has his Emirates ID, he can self-register through the Emsat website. For more information about the steps for self-registration for the test, please click on the link below:
https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/EmSAT_register_en.aspx
*If the student does not have Emirates ID, the registration request is sent to the department by selecting (Registration of decree-holders and special cases without an Emirati ID) from the list listed on the (Contact Us) page of the Emsat website:
https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/Contact_Us.aspx
* An Emirati student studying abroad must communicate with NAPO department to register in their system.
Do the requirements of the three institutions that were chosen by students when registering in the NAPO system clarified upon registration, such as the exams they must take in each, or the degrees they need to earn?
The admission criteria will be limited to the admission requirements of the entity you want to join, whether for study or work. The requirements of the entities may differ; however, some entities may require to obtain an EmSAT Certificate according to the decision of the local authorities to which they belong.
Why does it appear on the student page (Fully Booked) or no dates available when choosing a test centre?
When candidates count is sufficient for each test session in test centres, it should become clear for student that it is not possible to apply on the same day, and he must follow up on his platform periodically or wait for notification of a new test sessions through a text message via mobile phone or on registered email in their platform. The student may view the scheduled test dates for this academic year using the link below:
https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/achievecalendaren.aspx
When can the candidate change the test date/place or cancel the test?
• The candidates can change the test date and place when necessary or cancel it, bearing in mind that this feature is available until the test registration closes as follows:
10 days before the test date for Achieve grade 12 students
6 days before the test date for Achieve candidates
The customer will be notified of the closing date via e-mail in the registration confirmation message. After that, no change in the date or cancellation of the test will be allowed. If absent, absence policy applies, and there will be no refund.
What is meant by the phrase “your account is under the process of activation by the coordinator of your school or university”? What should a student do next?
The above-mentioned statement states that the customer’s account requires activation from the university that was chosen by the customer as an educational entity during registration on the portal.
Therefore, we recommend referring to the coordinator of the university/college entity to activate the account so that he can register for the test according to the available dates. If not actually joining the entity, the customer must submit a request to transfer the educational entity to one of the Ministry’s centers via “Contact Us”.
What are the excuses (the official documents) that must be attached to accept the excuse of being absent?
- Positive result report from the Al-Hosen app or laboratory, or an official pledge of non-direct contact
- Traffic accident report in matching the date and time of the test
- First-degree/second-degree death certificate (the death certificate will not be accepted after 3 days)
- A certified and approved sick leave corresponding to the test date
- The PCR test report from Al-Hosen application indicates the date of the test and the date of the result appearing if that it is not possible to attend due to the delay in the result.
When should candidates arrive at the test centre?
The student must arrive at the test centre at least 15 minutes before the test time, in order to ensure the registration and identification procedures.
If the student exceeds the period specified for taking the test, he will not be allowed to take the test and he will be recorded absent.
What is the duration of EmSAT Achieve test session?
The timing of each test varies according to the subject. the timing can be accessed through EmSAT website in the following link
https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/emsat_achieve_en.aspx
What are the available languages for EmSAT Achieve?
The test is available in both Arabic and English and allows the student to choose the appropriate language for them.
Is it possible to navigate between questions during the test? Is there a specific duration for the test sections?
The Emirates Standard EmSAT tests differ in the option to move between questions depending on the test subject:
1. In the tests (Arabic and English), the student can move between the questions in the same section if the allotted time in that section has not expired.
2. In the tests (Arabic and English), the student cannot return to the questions after the time allotted for each section of the test expires.
3. As for the rest of Emirates standard test subjects, students are given the opportunity to move between questions until the time allotted for all questions expires, as these subjects do not have sections such as the Emirates standard tests for languages.
Do I have to take all EmSAT tests on the same day?
• It is not necessary to take all EmSAT tests on the same day.
• The student can apply for each test separately and at different dates and places according to the student's preferences and the dates of available tests.
What are the required documents to be brought on the test day?
- The original Emirates ID or the original passport. If the Emirates ID is out of date, it should be presented with the original passport.
- A hard copy of the test ticket
If the student's original ID or passport and a paper copy of the test ticket is not available with the student, the student will not be able to apply for the test.
Can I use the calculator during the Math, Physics and Chemistry test?
Yes, it is allowed to use the calculator during the test, which must be brought by the student himself, as the center will not provide it. An electronic calculator is also available in the test system.
Are draft papers available when sitting for EmSAT tests?
Yes, if the student needs additional papers, they will be provided at the test centres, and it is not allowed to take any paper when leaving the test room.
How to print the test ticket?
By logging into the account and clicking on the ticket icon listed within the test details on the portal.
Is there a specific time for the test sections?
The EmSAT tests differ in the option to move between questions depending on the test subject:
1. In Arabic and English Tests, a student can move between the questions in the same section if the allotted time in that section has not expired.
2. In Arabic and English Tests, a student cannot return to the questions after the time allotted for each section of the test expires.
3. Other subjects’ tests are adaptive tests which depends on candidates’ response, and these subjects do not have sections such as language subject tests.
Are samples (mock exams) and specifications of EmSAT available?
Specifications and test forms (samples exams) are available on the EmSAT website:
https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/EmSAT_AchieveSample_en.aspx
What is the required score from the Emirates Standardized Test for admission to universities, colleges, and public and private higher education institutions?
Students must communicate with the preferable educational institution admission to ensure the requirements and minimum score required.
What is the passing score of EmSAT for university admission?
There is no passing or failing score for EmSAT, but some institutions may require a minimum score for admission, for further details kindly contact to the intuition directly. EmSAT are tests that assess the extent to which candidate have skills and concepts in those specific subjects.
When will the results of the EmSAT be ready?
For scientific subjects results: after 5 working days have passed.
The Arabic and English languages are as follows:
Achieve Grade 12 results: fifteen working days after the test date
Achieve results: ten working days after the test date
The customer will be informed to tell him that results are ready. Then he must login to the test portal to see the result.
How long are EmSAT Achieve test results valid for?
EmSAT Achieve test results are valid for 18 months from the test day.
If Emirati students gets a high score in the IELTS or TOEFL test, does he have to take the EmSAT English language test?
No, EmSAT Achieve is optional for all students. Students must check the requirements of the institution they want to join.
How are EmSAT scores compared with other tests?
The ranges of EmSAT scores can be compared in general with the IELTS ranges shown in the table below to show the level of candidate in English.
• The EmSAT uses the ranges (A1) to (C2) of (CEFR) as indicated in the table below
EmSAT English CEFR and IELTS Equivalencies
EmSAT
CEFR
EmSAT
IELTS Academic Track
2000<
C2
1925-2000
8
1625-1975
C1
1800-1900
7.5
1250-1600
B2
1675-1775
7
875-1225
B1
1550-1650
6.5
500-850
A2
1400-1525
6
125-475
A1
1250-1375
5.5
1100-1225
5
950-1075
4.5
825-925
4
800>
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How can we obtain the Emirates Standardized Test Certificate?
All candidates can print the certificate from the EmSAT portal. The certificate can also be requested through the Services catalogue on the Ministry of Education website:
https://www.moe.gov.ae/Ar/EServices/ServiceCard/pages/EMSATcert.aspx
The certificate will be emailed to the student upon completion from the center team.For inquiries about the certificate or if there is an error in the certificate, please write to the following ccc.moe@moe.gov.ae
Note: Grade 12 students for those wishing to obtain a test certificate for the year 2017
If the student is a graduate who would like to obtain a test certificate for the years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
As for the scores of the tested students from 2022, they can obtain the scores through the student portal
Can EmSAT candidates get copy of EmSAT certificate for admission to higher education institutions or any other entity?
• EmSAT certificates are not issued to graduates who have taken the EmSAT in universities or government colleges as a candidate for them or for the purpose of exceeding specific levels of study.
• The test scores of National Service candidates who took the test with a nomination from the National Service are delivered ONLY to the military authority. The student is not entitled to ask the National & International Assessments Department or the Customer Happiness Centers for his certificate or grades.
• The candidates' scores (who are officially nominated by other bodies) are delivered to the authority that nominated the candidate for the test and cannot be handed over to the candidate directly.
In which center the EmSAT Achieve and Achieve Grade 12 and are held?
The EmSAT Achieve test is held across the UAE, and the candidate must choose the appropriate time and place to perform the test. The list of test centers is available in EmSAT Webpage, or by clicking on the link below
http://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/Test_Centers.aspx
- Graduates are allowed to be tested in the universities and colleges they are enrolled in, and if not enrolled or the university is not participating in the tests according to the dates listed on the EmSAT website, the test is conducted at the following Ministry centers:
Emirati School / Abu Dhabi
Teacher Training Institute / Al Ain
Teacher Training Institute/Ajman
Ras Al Khaimah Assessment Center/ RAK
Are the standards applied by universities in EmSAT different from the ones applied by the ministry and what are the similarities and differences?
Education institutions are committed to implementing the ministerial decisions issued by the Commission's administration and academic accreditation. Therefore; students are advised to check for the admission requirement from the institution they wish to join.
What if a new EmSAT coordinator has been assigned to the school?
The authorization in the portal is provided at school level and not for a specific personnel, so if there is a change of the e authorized coordinator ( at a later stage during the current or new academic year), school principal should share the credentials with the new coordinator.
What is the procedure of adding Cycle 3 school name on EmSAT portal?
The school must submit a request to "Add missing school name" on Contact us page:
Contact Us
How can people of Determination register for Emsat?
* Registration Grade 12 people of Determination for this current academic year is through school coordinator via ID Reader in the EmSAT Portal by check on “special needs” checkbox.
* School coordinator should upload all documents, medical reports, and the special report of the academic abilities of the student along with the psychological report and people of determination card.
* The case will go through study by a specialized committee to evaluate cases from Special Needs Department. So, no reports or registration process will be considered through emails or through “Contact Us” icon.
* Registering for Emsat as a student of determination does not mean that you are exempted to do the test. But special needs committee decision will come from the Special Needs Department. Relying on that decision, the required accommodations such as extra time or enlarge screen and testing in a special room.
* No registration for achieve (graduate grade 12) candidates as people of Determination through Emsat Portal. Though they are directed to get the decision of the technical committee in the Special Needs Department through direct contact with
POD@MOE.GOV.AE
for suitable procedures.
* Examined Cases of Exclusions are only for Students of Determination and not for students who have chronic diseases.
What is the mechanism for registering candidates from the category of decree holders and special cases, and each of the sons of female Emiratis and the sons of the first line of Defense?
The coordinator or guardian must access the "Contact Us" page on the EmSAT website and select the box (Registration of decree holders and special cases without an Emirates ID). Submit the application, complete with all the required documents and data, and the application will be verified, and the student will be registered or communicated via e-mail to complete any official documents to complete the registration.
Sons of Emiratis mothers must provide the coordinator with a birth certificate to be uploaded to the portal during registration or send it through the EmSAT website “Contact Us”, and registration will be available free of charge for the first time for the four subject’s package.
As for the sons of the first line heroes, they are allowed to register free of charge for the tests. They must provide us with a copy of the mother's or father's fazaa frontline heroes card and birth certificate on "Contact Us" page.
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How can the data of new school coordinators be uploaded or updated to be able to register grade 12 students?
The mechanism for coordinators access to the portal has been updated by providing a username and password for each school.
How to register for Emsat?
• Grade 12 students must self-register via the official website of the EmSAT exam using the digital ID UAE Pass, or contact the school coordinator to register their Emirates ID.
• Registration for the Emirates Standardized Test is not considered a substitute for registration in the NAPO system, so Grade 12 students must ensure registration in the NAPO system.
• Other candidates must self-register via the Emirates Standard Test website (Achieve), and pay the necessary fees. Please see the fees policy and guide.
How can EmSAT Achieve candidates get their results?
The results will be available on the students EmSAT portal within 10 working days, and the candidates may access their portal to print the certificate .
Is it necessary for Emirati students and children of Emirati women to register in the Admission and Registration Department (NAPO) system before applying for EmSAT Achieve?
No, students can self register for The Emirates Standardized Test EmSAT – Achieve anytime online using their UAE PASS
Do the requirements of the three institutions that were chosen by students when registering in the NAPO system clarified upon registration, such as the exams they must take in each, or the degrees they need to earn?
Admission criteria and conditions are available on the registration service page, and the student can review them before starting to choose the institution or study program. The student can also refer to it on his page at any time
Should grade 12 students undergoing international curriculums take EmSAT Achieve test to equalize their certificate?
Student should review the Certificate Equivalency Department regarding this matter or click on the link below for more information:
https://www.moe.gov.ae/Ar/EServices/ServiceCard/pages/CertEquivalent.aspx
What are the registration fees for EmSAT subjects?
Registration fees for grade 12 students (non-Emiratis) is 309 dirhams for the four core subjects’ package (Arabic, English, Mathematics and Physics), while the registration fees for repeating one of the mentioned subjects or registering in one of the optional subjects (biology, chemistry, computer science) is 105 dirhams. Noting that Emiratis and sons of female Emiratis are exempted from registration fees for the subjects of the four core subjects’ packages for the first time.
The registration fee for graduates for any subject is 258 dirhams, and the re-entry fee is 105 dirhams.
How to solve technical issues related to registration or payment and no results despite the payment or any technical issue in the portal?
For technical support , parents or candidate should contact the Service Desk via e-mail:
SD@moe.gov.ae
with the need to attach all that proves the deduction from the bank account (an account statement or a bank application showing the date of the deduction process, time, customer data, the value of the discount, and the transaction number while text messages are not accepted. They should decide their needs from the below:
- Retrieve the balance on the portal and register again
- Refund of the amount to the bank account
- The problem of not showing results on the portal
- The certificate could not be printed
- Problems registering or activating the account, with the need to attach a screenshot
The test is mandatory for all schools with targeted grades (4, 6, 8, 10).
There is no make-up assessment.
The school has to coordinate so that students are tested on several batches so as not to exceed the time and days specified per subject. In the event that the number of students exceeds the capacity to accommodate the computer room in the school, despite the organization of batches, the rest of students are exempted from the test.
The school should determine if the student is a qualified person to take the test as it is an electronic test which does not contain audio materials and cannot be transferred to a paper test. No additional time to be added for them more than the rest of students.
The test will be accessed by the targeted schools within a specified number of days and hours for each school at the same time. Schools have to be ready to log in during these hours and days. It will not be available at other times.
50 minutes per test session.
The test is available in Arabic and English and the teacher chooses the appropriate language for his/her students.
Students are not allowed to use their own devices because the test system is installed only on school devices.
The EMSAT Advantage Test measures the skills students are supposed to possess when they reach the targeted cycle for the test.
All paths in the targeted schools are included in the EMSAT Advantage test.
Please note that the math Geometry Formula Sheet in Arabic and English were sent to all the targeted schools. They are also available on the webpage for EMSAT Sequential test
Geometry Formula Sheet
A limited number of private schools will be selected for entry this year and will be contacted directly if they are nominated for the test.
Quarantine for candidates infected with covid-19
The quarantine for candidates infected with covid-19 should remain 5 days and if the test day was within the infection period, candidates must provide a proof when submitting the absence note
Is the candidate required to take a PCR test for the Covid-19 virus before the test?
In line with the positive indicators of the recovery phase from COVID-19, all restrictions and precautions have been lifted at EmSAT test centers. The green pass status is no longer required for all candidates including vaccinated and non-vaccinated and wearing mask is optional.
How to register for Emsat?
• Grade 12 students must self-register via the official website of the EmSAT exam using the digital ID UAE Pass, or contact the school coordinator to register their Emirates ID.
• Registration for the Emirates Standardized Test is not considered a substitute for registration in the NAPO system, so Grade 12 students must ensure registration in the NAPO system.
• Other candidates must self-register via the Emirates Standard Test website (Achieve), and pay the necessary fees. Please see the fees policy and guide.
What is the mechanism for activating the account of failed students of grade 12?
• Students can self-register under the “I do not have an account” category during the self-registration stage, and the school coordinator must accept the application if his status as a current twelfth student is confirmed, or send the activation request to the “Contact Us” page on the Emsat website:
https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/Contact_Us.aspx
and it is necessary to attach a study continuation certificate issued by the school in which he is currently registered and approved by the school principal.
• Activating failed students’ accounts entails the removal of all previous EmSAT scores (if any), and he is not entitled to claim them after activating the account.
When will the Emirates Standardized Test backup sessions begin? What subjects require backup?
The student will be given the opportunity to repeat only two of the four basic subjects ((Arabic + Mathematics + English + Physics) in July.
Are the grade 12 students expected to enroll in the National Service required to take the EmSAT?
No, EmSAT Achieve is optional for all students including those who are going to join the National Service, noting the provision of tests for National Service members through special sessions during the service period.
Can graduates and grade 12 students be able to retake the test? What is the mechanism for registering for the EmSAT?
*Yes, it is allowed for both graduates and grade 12 students to be re-tested to improve grades after 30 days have passed since the date of the previous test by self-registration process through the portal.
* If absent or unable to attend the test, conditions for registration and payment of re-sit fees shall apply as follows:
- If absent with an acceptable excuse, the official document of the excuse should be uploaded to the portal in absence excuse form for grade 12 students.
For Achieve candidates, official absence document should be uploaded through “Contact Us” page and it is allowed to register again after approval from the committee. In this case, it is not required to re-pay or wait 30 days for retake.
* If absent without an excuse or without providing an official document, the paid registration fee will not be refunded, and re-registration in the missed subjects will not be available until 30 days have passed since the test date.
•• The student is advised to take the test on the specified date to ensure obtaining university admission.
Is the EmSAT Arabic language test mandatory for non-native speakers of Arabic?
The Arabic language test is not mandatory for non-native speakers of Arabic, and the student must review the admission criteria of universities and colleges to make sure if the performance of the Arabic language test is needed as a criterion for admission to the required specialization or not.
What is the mechanism for registering candidates studying outside the United Arab Emirates in EmSAT Test for University Admission?
*If the student has his Emirates ID, he can self-register through the Emsat website. For more information about the steps for self-registration for the test, please click on the link below:
https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/EmSAT_register_en.aspx
*If the student does not have Emirates ID, the registration request is sent to the department by selecting (Registration of decree-holders and special cases without an Emirati ID) from the list listed on the (Contact Us) page of the Emsat website:
https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/Contact_Us.aspx
* An Emirati student studying abroad must communicate with NAPO department to register in their system.
Do the requirements of the three institutions that were chosen by students when registering in the NAPO system clarified upon registration, such as the exams they must take in each, or the degrees they need to earn?
The admission criteria will be limited to the admission requirements of the entity you want to join, whether for study or work. The requirements of the entities may differ; however, some entities may require to obtain an EmSAT Certificate according to the decision of the local authorities to which they belong.
Why does it appear on the student page (Fully Booked) or no dates available when choosing a test centre?
When candidates count is sufficient for each test session in test centres, it should become clear for student that it is not possible to apply on the same day, and he must follow up on his platform periodically or wait for notification of a new test sessions through a text message via mobile phone or on registered email in their platform. The student may view the scheduled test dates for this academic year using the link below:
https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/achievecalendaren.aspx
When can the candidate change the test date/place or cancel the test?
• The candidates can change the test date and place when necessary or cancel it, bearing in mind that this feature is available until the test registration closes as follows:
10 days before the test date for Achieve grade 12 students
6 days before the test date for Achieve candidates
The customer will be notified of the closing date via e-mail in the registration confirmation message. After that, no change in the date or cancellation of the test will be allowed. If absent, absence policy applies, and there will be no refund.
What is meant by the phrase “your account is under the process of activation by the coordinator of your school or university”? What should a student do next?
The above-mentioned statement states that the customer’s account requires activation from the university that was chosen by the customer as an educational entity during registration on the portal.
Therefore, we recommend referring to the coordinator of the university/college entity to activate the account so that he can register for the test according to the available dates. If not actually joining the entity, the customer must submit a request to transfer the educational entity to one of the Ministry’s centers via “Contact Us”.
What are the excuses (the official documents) that must be attached to accept the excuse of being absent?
- Positive result report from the Al-Hosen app or laboratory, or an official pledge of non-direct contact
- Traffic accident report in matching the date and time of the test
- First-degree/second-degree death certificate (the death certificate will not be accepted after 3 days)
- A certified and approved sick leave corresponding to the test date
- The PCR test report from Al-Hosen application indicates the date of the test and the date of the result appearing if that it is not possible to attend due to the delay in the result.
When should candidates arrive at the test centre?
The student must arrive at the test centre at least 15 minutes before the test time, in order to ensure the registration and identification procedures.
If the student exceeds the period specified for taking the test, he will not be allowed to take the test and he will be recorded absent.
What is the duration of EmSAT Achieve test session?
The timing of each test varies according to the subject. the timing can be accessed through EmSAT website in the following link
https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/emsat_achieve_en.aspx
What are the available languages for EmSAT Achieve?
The test is available in both Arabic and English and allows the student to choose the appropriate language for them.
Is it possible to navigate between questions during the test? Is there a specific duration for the test sections?
The Emirates Standard EmSAT tests differ in the option to move between questions depending on the test subject:
1. In the tests (Arabic and English), the student can move between the questions in the same section if the allotted time in that section has not expired.
2. In the tests (Arabic and English), the student cannot return to the questions after the time allotted for each section of the test expires.
3. As for the rest of Emirates standard test subjects, students are given the opportunity to move between questions until the time allotted for all questions expires, as these subjects do not have sections such as the Emirates standard tests for languages.
Do I have to take all EmSAT tests on the same day?
• It is not necessary to take all EmSAT tests on the same day.
• The student can apply for each test separately and at different dates and places according to the student's preferences and the dates of available tests.
What are the required documents to be brought on the test day?
- The original Emirates ID or the original passport. If the Emirates ID is out of date, it should be presented with the original passport.
- A hard copy of the test ticket
If the student's original ID or passport and a paper copy of the test ticket is not available with the student, the student will not be able to apply for the test.
Can I use the calculator during the Math, Physics and Chemistry test?
Yes, it is allowed to use the calculator during the test, which must be brought by the student himself, as the center will not provide it. An electronic calculator is also available in the test system.
Are draft papers available when sitting for EmSAT tests?
Yes, if the student needs additional papers, they will be provided at the test centres, and it is not allowed to take any paper when leaving the test room.
How to print the test ticket?
By logging into the account and clicking on the ticket icon listed within the test details on the portal.
Is there a specific time for the test sections?
The EmSAT tests differ in the option to move between questions depending on the test subject:
1. In Arabic and English Tests, a student can move between the questions in the same section if the allotted time in that section has not expired.
2. In Arabic and English Tests, a student cannot return to the questions after the time allotted for each section of the test expires.
3. Other subjects’ tests are adaptive tests which depends on candidates’ response, and these subjects do not have sections such as language subject tests.
Are samples (mock exams) and specifications of EmSAT available?
Specifications and test forms (samples exams) are available on the EmSAT website:
https://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/EmSAT_AchieveSample_en.aspx
What is the required score from the Emirates Standardized Test for admission to universities, colleges, and public and private higher education institutions?
Students must communicate with the preferable educational institution admission to ensure the requirements and minimum score required.
What is the passing score of EmSAT for university admission?
There is no passing or failing score for EmSAT, but some institutions may require a minimum score for admission, for further details kindly contact to the intuition directly. EmSAT are tests that assess the extent to which candidate have skills and concepts in those specific subjects.
When will the results of the EmSAT be ready?
For scientific subjects results: after 5 working days have passed.
The Arabic and English languages are as follows:
Achieve Grade 12 results: fifteen working days after the test date
Achieve results: ten working days after the test date
The customer will be informed to tell him that results are ready. Then he must login to the test portal to see the result.
How long are EmSAT Achieve test results valid for?
EmSAT Achieve test results are valid for 18 months from the test day.
If Emirati students gets a high score in the IELTS or TOEFL test, does he have to take the EmSAT English language test?
No, EmSAT Achieve is optional for all students. Students must check the requirements of the institution they want to join.
How are the EmSAT Achieve test scores compared with the other tests?
• To describe the student’s level in English, EmSAT scores can be compared to the IELTS bands as shown in the table below.
• The EmSAT test of the English language uses the domains from C2 to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) bands as shown in the table below:
EmSAT English CEFR and IELTS Equivalencies
EmSAT
CEFR
EmSAT
IELTS Academic Track
2000<
C2
1925-2000
8
1625-1975
C1
1800-1900
7.5
1250-1600
B2
1675-1775
7
875-1225
B1
1550-1650
6.5
500-850
A2
1400-1525
6
125-475
A1
1250-1375
5.5
1100-1225
5
950-1075
4.5
825-925
4
800>
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How can we obtain the Emirates Standardized Test Certificate?
All candidates can print the certificate from the EmSAT portal. The certificate can also be requested through the Services catalogue on the Ministry of Education website:
https://www.moe.gov.ae/Ar/EServices/ServiceCard/pages/EMSATcert.aspx
The certificate will be emailed to the student upon completion from the center team.For inquiries about the certificate or if there is an error in the certificate, please write to the following ccc.moe@moe.gov.ae
Note: Grade 12 students for those wishing to obtain a test certificate for the year 2017
If the student is a graduate who would like to obtain a test certificate for the years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
As for the scores of the tested students from 2022, they can obtain the scores through the student portal
Can EmSAT candidates get copy of EmSAT certificate for admission to higher education institutions or any other entity?
• EmSAT certificates are not issued to graduates who have taken the EmSAT in universities or government colleges as a candidate for them or for the purpose of exceeding specific levels of study.
• The test scores of National Service candidates who took the test with a nomination from the National Service are delivered ONLY to the military authority. The student is not entitled to ask the National & International Assessments Department or the Customer Happiness Centers for his certificate or grades.
• The candidates' scores (who are officially nominated by other bodies) are delivered to the authority that nominated the candidate for the test and cannot be handed over to the candidate directly.
In which center the EmSAT Achieve and Achieve Grade 12 and are held?
The EmSAT Achieve test is held across the UAE, and the candidate must choose the appropriate time and place to perform the test. The list of test centers is available in EmSAT Webpage, or by clicking on the link below
http://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/Test_Centers.aspx
- Graduates are allowed to be tested in the universities and colleges they are enrolled in, and if not enrolled or the university is not participating in the tests according to the dates listed on the EmSAT website, the test is conducted at the following Ministry centers:
Emirati School / Abu Dhabi
Teacher Training Institute / Al Ain
Teacher Training Institute/Ajman
Ras Al Khaimah Assessment Center/ RAK
Are the standards applied by universities in EmSAT different from the ones applied by the ministry and what are the similarities and differences?
Education institutions are committed to implementing the ministerial decisions issued by the Commission's administration and academic accreditation. Therefore; students are advised to check for the admission requirement from the institution they wish to join.
What if a new EmSAT coordinator has been assigned to the school?
The authorization in the portal is provided at school level and not for a specific personnel, so if there is a change of the e authorized coordinator ( at a later stage during the current or new academic year), school principal should share the credentials with the new coordinator.
What is the mechanism for registering candidates from the category of decree holders and special cases, and each of the sons of female Emiratis and the sons of the first line of Defense?
The coordinator or guardian must access the "Contact Us" page on the EmSAT website and select the box (Registration of decree holders and special cases without an Emirates ID). Submit the application, complete with all the required documents and data, and the application will be verified, and the student will be registered or communicated via e-mail to complete any official documents to complete the registration.
Sons of Emiratis mothers must provide the coordinator with a birth certificate to be uploaded to the portal during registration or send it through the EmSAT website “Contact Us”, and registration will be available free of charge for the first time for the four subject’s package.
As for the sons of the first line heroes, they are allowed to register free of charge for the tests. They must provide us with a copy of the mother's or father's fazaa frontline heroes card and birth certificate on "Contact Us" page.
What is the procedure of adding Cycle 3 school name on EmSAT portal?
The school must submit a request to "Add missing school name" on Contact us page:
Contact Us
How can people of Determination register for Emsat?
* Registration Grade 12 people of Determination for this current academic year is through school coordinator via ID Reader in the EmSAT Portal by check on “special needs” checkbox.
* School coordinator should upload all documents, medical reports, and the special report of the academic abilities of the student along with the psychological report and people of determination card.
* The case will go through study by a specialized committee to evaluate cases from Special Needs Department. So, no reports or registration process will be considered through emails or through “Contact Us” icon.
* Registering for Emsat as a student of determination does not mean that you are exempted to do the test. But special needs committee decision will come from the Special Needs Department. Relying on that decision, the required accommodations such as extra time or enlarge screen and testing in a special room.
* No registration for achieve (graduate grade 12) candidates as people of Determination through Emsat Portal. Though they are directed to get the decision of the technical committee in the Special Needs Department through direct contact with
POD@MOE.GOV.AE
for suitable procedures.
* Examined Cases of Exclusions are only for Students of Determination and not for students who have chronic diseases.
How can the data of new school coordinators be uploaded or updated to be able to register grade 12 students?
The mechanism for coordinators access to the portal has been updated by providing a username and password for each school.
How to register for Emsat?
• Grade 12 students must self-register via the official website of the EmSAT exam using the digital ID UAE Pass, or contact the school coordinator to register their Emirates ID.
• Registration for the Emirates Standardized Test is not considered a substitute for registration in the NAPO system, so Grade 12 students must ensure registration in the NAPO system.
• Other candidates must self-register via the Emirates Standard Test website (Achieve), and pay the necessary fees. Please see the fees policy and guide.
How can EmSAT Achieve candidates get their results?
The results will be available on the students EmSAT portal within 10 working days, and the candidates may access their portal to print the certificate .
Is it necessary for Emirati students and children of Emirati women to register in the Admission and Registration Department (NAPO) system before applying for EmSAT Achieve?
No, students can self register for The Emirates Standardized Test EmSAT – Achieve anytime online using their UAE PASS
Do the requirements of the three institutions that were chosen by students when registering in the NAPO system clarified upon registration, such as the exams they must take in each, or the degrees they need to earn?
Admission criteria and conditions are available on the registration service page, and the student can review them before starting to choose the institution or study program. The student can also refer to it on his page at any time
Should grade 12 students undergoing international curriculums take EmSAT Achieve test to equalize their certificate?
Student should review the Certificate Equivalency Department regarding this matter or click on the link below for more information:
https://www.moe.gov.ae/Ar/EServices/ServiceCard/pages/CertEquivalent.aspx
What are the registration fees for EmSAT subjects?
Registration fees for grade 12 students (non-Emiratis) is 309 dirhams for the four core subjects’ package (Arabic, English, Mathematics and Physics), while the registration fees for repeating one of the mentioned subjects or registering in one of the optional subjects (biology, chemistry, computer science) is 105 dirhams. Noting that Emiratis and sons of female Emiratis are exempted from registration fees for the subjects of the four core subjects’ packages for the first time.
The registration fee for graduates for any subject is 258 dirhams, and the re-entry fee is 105 dirhams.
How to solve technical issues related to registration or payment and no results despite the payment or any technical issue in the portal?
For technical support , parents or candidate should contact the Service Desk via e-mail:
SD@moe.gov.ae
with the need to attach all that proves the deduction from the bank account (an account statement or a bank application showing the date of the deduction process, time, customer data, the value of the discount, and the transaction number while text messages are not accepted. They should decide their needs from the below:
- Retrieve the balance on the portal and register again
- Refund of the amount to the bank account
- The problem of not showing results on the portal
- The certificate could not be printed
- Problems registering or activating the account, with the need to attach a screenshot
The test is mandatory for all schools with targeted grades (4, 6, 8, 10).
There is no make-up assessment.
The school has to coordinate so that students are tested on several batches so as not to exceed the time and days specified per subject. In the event that the number of students exceeds the capacity to accommodate the computer room in the school, despite the organization of batches, the rest of students are exempted from the test.
The school should determine if the student is a qualified person to take the test as it is an electronic test which does not contain audio materials and cannot be transferred to a paper test. No additional time to be added for them more than the rest of students.
The test will be accessed by the targeted schools within a specified number of days and hours for each school at the same time. Schools have to be ready to log in during these hours and days. It will not be available at other times.
50 minutes per test session.
The test is available in Arabic and English and the teacher chooses the appropriate language for his/her students.
Students are not allowed to use their own devices because the test system is installed only on school devices.
The EMSAT Advantage Test measures the skills students are supposed to possess when they reach the targeted cycle for the test.
All paths in the targeted schools are included in the EMSAT Advantage test.
Please note that the math Geometry Formula Sheet in Arabic and English were sent to all the targeted schools. They are also available on the webpage for EMSAT Sequential test
Geometry Formula Sheet
A limited number of private schools will be selected for entry this year and will be contacted directly if they are nominated for the test.