Testing

CLEP®/DSST: Earn Undergraduate Credit

Over 2,900 accredited colleges and universities in the United States will award undergraduate course credit for success on the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) developed by the College Board and/or the DANTES Standardized Subject Testing Program (DSST) offered by Prometric. Some will grant as much as a full academic year of credit for success on such examinations, saving you significant time and money.

Both tests are offered in limited overseas locations, including most AMIDEAST centers. Contact your nearest office or pre-register for CLEP/DSST tests online.

GMAT® : Graduate Business/Management Study

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is used by many graduate-level business and management-related programs in the United States and internationally as part of their admissions process. The GMAT measures verbal, analytical, and quantitative skills. It includes multiple-choice questions as well as two analytical writing questions.

The GMAT is offered at Pearson VUE Test Centers, which include some but not all AMIDEAST centers. Copies can also be downloaded from the GMAT Web site, which contains the most up-to-date information on the test.

 Where can I take the GMAT?

The GMAT exam is administered on computer in Pearson VUE Test Centers at locations around the world.

 How do I prepare for the GMAT?

It is important for you to be familiar with the kinds of questions asked on the GMAT. There are several ways to prepare.

  • Visit the GMAT Web site. A free practice test and other information can be found there.
  • Purchase GMAT preparation materials and on-line sample tests from AMIDEAST, GMAT, or other publishers/resellers
  • Take a test preparation class. Some AMIDEAST centers offer such classes

What do I do on the day of the test? 

  • Arrive at the assigned test center 30 minutes before the assigned test time. Check-in procedures take time. If you arrive late, you may not be admitted to the test, and you will forfeit your test fees.
  • Bring photobearing identification, as described the GMAT Web site.

Bring your test confirmation information. 

SAT®: General/Subject Tests for Undergraduate Study

What is the SAT?

The SAT is designed to measure a secondary school student's reasoning skills. It is a requirement for applicants to some, but not all, U.S. universities as well as some international universities. The SAT is made up of multiple-choice questions that measure mathematical and verbal reasoning abilities, as well as an essay section evaluating critical writing skills.

What are the SAT Subject Tests?

The SAT Subject tests are designed to measure a secondary school student's knowledge of specific academic areas. It is a requirement for applicants to some, but not all, U.S. and international universities.

Where can I find more detailed information on the SAT?

AMIDEAST offices can provide more details.  If you are not in a country where AMIDEAST has an office, we suggest visiting the SAT Web site as well as the section on Testing in AMIDEAST's EducationUSA pages.

Where and when can I take the SAT?

The SAT is offered several times a year with registration deadlines approximately two months before the test date. The SAT is administered on those dates in a paper-based format. SAT Subject Tests are administered along with the general SAT in some administrations.

How do I register?

To register for the SAT, please visit www.sat.org. AMIDEAST does not handle SAT registration though some offices can provide assistance with the process.

How do I prepare for the SAT?

It is important for you to be familiar with the kinds of questions asked on the SAT. There are several ways to prepare.

·  Visit the SAT Web site for sample questions and tips

GRE®: General/Subject Tests for Graduate Study

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are required for applicants to many graduate-level programs in the United States and for some international universities.

The GRE is made up of the General Test, composed of analytic writing, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning sections. GRE Subject Tests are also offered, testing knowledge in specific academic fields.

The GRE General Test is most commonly provided in a computer-based format. A paper-based GRE General Test is administered on limited dates in locations where computer testing is not dependable. GRE Subject Tests are administered in a paper-based format on limited dates.

** Important Update **:  GRE® revised General Test - Registration now open

Coming August 1, 2011:
the GRE® revised General Test. A new test-taker friendly design. No antonyms or analogies. Even an on-screen calculator.* The GRE® revised General Test will replace the current test starting this August — with changes that can mean good news for you.

Great news! Take the GRE revised General Test between August 1st & September 30th and you’ll save 50% on your test fee. Scores will be sent by mid-November.  Make sure you register as soon as registration opens for the GRE revised General Test on March 15th,  2011. Seats will fill up quickly during the special 50% discount period.

If you need your scores before November, you need to take the current GRE General Test before August.

Please visit ETS' website for details about the GRE revised General Test.

How do I register to take GRE tests?

TFI™ Test: French for the Global Workplace

The Test de français international (TFI™), also known as the "French TOEIC," assesses skills in French as it is used in international business.

Frequently asked questions about TFI testing.

TFI is offered by many AMIDEAST offices. Please go to our registration page to view current public test dates.

If you are interested taking TFI in an AMIDEAST office that does not currently list current test dates, or in arranging a special TFI administration for a group, please contact the AMIDEAST office in the country where you plan to test.

TOEIC® Tests: English for the Global Workplace

To register yourself for TOEIC testing, please see our registration pages for the Middle East/North Africa or for the United States.

To arrange TOEIC testing for a group please contact the AMIDEAST office nearest you. 

What are the TOEIC tests?

The TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) family of tests provide an objective, reliable measure of language skills as they are used in international business and for other workplace purposes.

Developed by ETS, the TOEIC tests provide a credential recognized by employers worldwide. They are taken by over 6 million individuals annually and used by 10,000 organizations in 120 countries.
 

Test Takers

AMIDEAST offices administer and/or support a wide range of testing opportunities.

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Questions? Contact Us

For more information or to arrange testing for a group, e-mail testing@amideast.org. Please be sure to mention in what country or countries you would like to hold testing.

You can also reach testing staff by contacting the AMIDEAST office nearest you directly.

Other Testing, Training, Test Prep

Additional tests may be available at an AMIDEAST office near you. Note that we serve as Prometric Test Centers in Cairo, Amman, Beirut, Dubai, Kuwait, and Ramallah, and also Pearson Vue Test Centers in Gaza, Yemen, Rabat, and Abu Dhabi. Typically we are able to offer all internationally available tests from Prometric and Pearson Vue in those offices.

We can arrange and/or help you find the right test for your individual needs.

AMIDEAST offices can provide you with

TOEFL® ITP Assessment Series

 Put the power of the TOEFL® test to work in your classroom with the TOEFL® ITP Assessment Series— the world's leading program allowing institutional testing of English for academic purposes.

The TOEFL ITP tests use questions originally administered on official international TOEFL tests, allowing you to evaluate your students' English-language skills with confidence.

The TOEFL ITP tests also offer you unparalleled flexibility, convenience and reliability. These paper-based tests:

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