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Key Facts: EmSAT Achieve Exam
EmSAT Achieve is administered by the UAE Ministry of Education and was launched in 2017 for Grade 12 university admission.
EmSAT Achieve English has about 110 questions (including a 250-word essay), lasts 135 minutes, and is scored from 300 to 2000.
EmSAT Achieve Mathematics has 60 questions, lasts 120 minutes, and is scored from 500 to 2000.
EmSAT Math content is weighted roughly Algebra 60-70%, Geometry 15-25%, and Statistics 5-15% (UAE MOE test specification).
EmSAT English scores are CEFR-aligned: 1250-1600 maps to B2, roughly IELTS 5.5-6.0, and is accepted instead of IELTS or TOEFL.
Since November 2024, EmSAT is no longer a mandatory national requirement, but it remains operational and accepted by many UAE universities.
EmSAT Achieve scores are valid for 18 months and are registered online via the EmSAT portal using UAE Pass.
EmSAT Achieve covers seven subjects: English, Arabic, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science.
EmSAT Achieve is the UAE MOE's computer-based Grade 12 admission test; English (about 110 items, 135 min, scored 300-2000) and Mathematics (60 items, 120 min, scored 500-2000) are the most commonly required subjects.
Sample EmSAT Achieve Practice Questions
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1Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The committee will ___ the proposal before making a final decision next week."
2Select the option that correctly completes the sentence: "Neither the manager nor the employees ___ aware of the new policy."
3Which word is the closest synonym for "meticulous"?
4Choose the correct preposition: "She has been interested ___ marine biology since childhood."
5Identify the sentence that is grammatically correct.
6Read the passage and answer: "Despite the storm warnings, the fishermen set out at dawn. By midday, the sky had darkened and the waves grew dangerous, forcing them to turn back." What can be inferred about the fishermen's decision?
7Choose the word that best completes the cloze sentence: "The scientist's findings were so ___ that other researchers struggled to replicate them."
8Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
9Select the most appropriate transition word: "The experiment failed three times; ___, the team refused to give up."
10Which word is an antonym of "abundant"?
About the EmSAT Achieve Exam
EmSAT Achieve is the UAE's national computer-based standardized test for Grade 12 students, administered by the Ministry of Education and launched in 2017. It is a suite of subject tests, English, Arabic, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science, used for university placement; most students take English and Mathematics, with sciences added for STEM majors. The English test (about 110 questions including a 250-word essay) is CEFR-aligned and accepted by UAE universities as an alternative to IELTS, TOEFL, and CEPA. Mathematics has 60 questions covering algebra, geometry, and statistics. Since November 2024 EmSAT is no longer a mandatory national requirement, but it remains operational and is still required or accepted by many institutions such as Khalifa University, UAE University, and HCT. Scores are valid for 18 months.
Exam sponsor: Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates (MOE UAE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
Varies by subject: English 135 min, Mathematics 120 min, sciences 90-120 min
Passing Score
No pass/fail; scaled scores (English 300-2000 CEFR-aligned; Math and sciences 500-2000). Universities set their own minimums.
Exam / Certification Fees
First attempt generally free for MOE school students; re-sits typically around AED 250-300 per subject
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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English (Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing)
Grammar and usage, vocabulary, cloze and extended reading comprehension, and academic writing; CEFR-aligned and used as an IELTS/TOEFL alternative.
Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Statistics)
Algebra (60-70%), geometry and trigonometry (15-25%), statistics and probability (5-15%), and basic calculus aligned to the UAE Grade 12 curriculum.
Physics
Mechanics, waves and optics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and modern physics.
Chemistry
Atomic structure, bonding, reactions and stoichiometry, acids and bases, equilibrium, and organic chemistry.
Biology
Cell biology, genetics, ecology and evolution, and human physiology.
Preparing for the EmSAT Achieve Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No pass/fail; scaled scores (English 300-2000 CEFR-aligned; Math and sciences 500-2000). Universities set their own minimums.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: Varies by subject: English 135 min, Mathematics 120 min, sciences 90-120 min
- Exam / certification fees: First attempt generally free for MOE school students; re-sits typically around AED 250-300 per subject Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EmSAT Achieve test?
EmSAT Achieve is the UAE Ministry of Education's national computer-based standardized test for Grade 12 students, used for university admission. It offers subject tests in English, Arabic, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science.
Is EmSAT still required in 2026?
Since November 2024, EmSAT is no longer a mandatory national requirement, but it remains fully operational. Many UAE universities, including Khalifa University, UAE University, and HCT, still require or accept EmSAT scores, so check your target institution.
How is EmSAT scored?
There is no pass/fail. English is scored 300-2000 and aligned to CEFR levels; Mathematics and the sciences are scored 500-2000. Each university sets its own minimum required scores per subject and major.
Can EmSAT English replace IELTS or TOEFL?
Yes. The EmSAT Achieve English score is CEFR-aligned and accepted by UAE universities as an alternative to IELTS, TOEFL, OET, and CEPA for admission purposes.
How long are EmSAT scores valid?
EmSAT Achieve scores are valid for 18 months from the test date. Registration is done online through the EmSAT portal using a UAE Pass account.