The AIU Testing Center exists to provide a testing environment for examinees to perform at their highest potential. The Testing Center is committed to maintaining academic integrity while serving students in a professional manner and adhering to practices that are consistent with international testing industry standards. The Center also works with faculty and the wider campus community to offer its testing spaces and staff to facilitate a variety of assessments.
At AIU, we pride ourselves on helping every applicant achieve their academic endeavors. To ensure that we meet this goal, we require all applicants to demonstrate their aptitude levels in English and Mathematics. If you do not meet the following minimum English and Math requirements for entry into our degree programs, you will be offered admittance to our English Foundation Program (EFP) and/or Math Foundation Program (MFP).
We use these tests to ensure that we place you in the courses that best matches your abilities. We recommend that you take some time to prepare for the tests by reviewing our guidance material on our placement tests.
Based on the outcome of the test and the program of choice, the applicant will be placed into one of the below courses
The English Placement Test is untimed except for the Writing section. You will have one hour to complete.
Multiple Choice Sections:
Each section will be composed of 20 multiple choice questions. You will be provided with 2 sample questions before each test section to familiarize yourself with the questions structure.
Multiple Choice Sections - Sample Questions
Writing Section:
In this section, we will be assessing your writing skills by providing you with one essay question. You will have one hour to complete. Refer to the guide below for further information.
Based on the outcome of the test and the program applied for, the applicant will be placed into one of the below courses.
The Math Foundation Program (MFP) provides an opportunity for students to develop their mathematics skills and learn degree-level material, fully preparing them for university study before they progress onto their chosen major.
The Math Placement Test is untimed and assesses the following:
To learn more on the content structure of the MPT, download the sample question booklet below.
Based on the outcome of the test and the program applied for, the applicant will be placed into one of the below courses.
The Math Foundation Program (MFP) provides an opportunity for students to develop their mathematics skills and learn degree-level material, fully preparing them for university study before they progress onto their chosen major.
The Math Placement Test is untimed and assesses the following:
To learn more on the content structure of the Non-STEM MPT, download the sample question booklet below.
Our American-based curriculum requires a certain level of English and Math for academic purposes. To ensure that our students get the most out of their degree and are able to progress through our courses, we ask for proof of English and Math proficiency. At AIU we offer the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Math Placement Test (MPT) which measures an applicant's proficiency in both subjects.
The English Placement Test (EPT) is a computer-based, ESL test developed by ACCUPLACER – College Board.
The Math Placement Test (MPT) is a computer-based, multiple-choice test, administered in English. The test structure and content has been selected to ensure that our applicants are tested on a variety of skills to provide a clear understanding of their skill level.
For STEM Majors – You are required to take the AAF – Advanced Algebra and Functions test.
For Non-STEM Majors – You are required to take the QRAS – Qualitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics test.
If you are an applicant who does not meet our minimum requirements in English and/or Math, you will be offered admission to our development courses in our English and/or Math Foundation Programs, where our qualified instructors will prepare you for university-level courses.
Each placement test for admission purposes costs KWD 15.000 per attempt.
You can go to https://practice.accuplacer.org/login, create an account and get to practice as much as you need, before signing up for your placement tests.
Yes. You have the option to complete your placement tests on two different days. However, you must complete both tests to have your final placement.
Yes, all applicants are allowed a maximum of two attempts at our university placement tests. Please be aware that the applicant will have to pay additional testing fees if they wish to re-attempt. We will always consider the highest score, and subsequent placement, when making a decision on your placement based on the proficiency results.
Yes, you can always choose to take our English and/or Math placement tests. We will always consider the higher score, and subsequent placement, when making a decision on your application.
No, our placement tests are administered at the Testing Center on at the AIU campus.
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