Allowing students who failed EMSAT to register in universities

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced that students who were previously unable to enroll in higher education institutions, due to not passing the EMSAT test, were allowed to apply again for admission if the new admission standards were applied to them in the higher education institutions they wish to join. . It stressed, through its website, that canceling the EMSAT test will not affect the quality of the outcomes of the educational process, as the goal of the decision is to give universities flexibility in determining admission requirements, and this will not affect the nature and evaluations of their own academic programs.

In detail, the Ministry explained that higher education institutions in the country can provide an opportunity for students who failed the test and were unable to enroll in higher education institutions due to the new conditions, and give them the opportunity to join university studies according to the available academic tracks, and according to the priorities of those university institutions and their absorptive capacity, and other factors. The organizational determinants of these institutions, noting that federal higher education institutions give priority to funding the studies of graduates of the current academic year, as well as male students within two semesters of completing their national service requirements.

EMSAT efficiency

The Ministry stressed (in its response to the most frequently asked questions regarding the cancellation of Emsat), via its website, that canceling the “Emsat” test does not mean that the test is incompetent or unsuccessful in achieving its objectives, but rather the decision to cancel the “Emsat” test for 12th grade students came within the framework of… Continuing efforts to develop the national educational system and give all students an opportunity in higher education, which will enhance their competitiveness in the labor market. This decision was taken after conducting comprehensive studies and evaluations of the needs and requirements of students and higher education institutions, and the labor market’s aspirations for competencies, with the aim of developing the sector. and enhance its outputs.

Private school certificates

The Ministry confirmed that changes had been made to the requirements of the academic certificate equivalency system for 12th grade students in private schools that follow the American curriculum, after the cancellation of the “EMSAT” test, as students in this curriculum must pass the “TOEFL test” with a score of no less than 61, and pass (SAT 1) – Math Reasoning Test with a score of no less than 450,” noting that if the student has taken the “EMSAT” test at any time before the date of November 3, 2024, the “EMSAT” result will be sufficient and can be used to meet Equivalency requirements, in accordance with approved standards.

Old certificates

The Ministry explained that students who were unable to obtain the equivalency of the high school certificate due to the EMSAT test can now apply to obtain the equivalency through the official website of the Ministry of Education, and new standards will be applied that will allow them to fulfill the equivalency requirements in a more flexible manner.

Universities evaluation

The Ministry indicated its work to enhance the quality, efficiency and proactiveness of the higher education sector in the country, in cooperation with all partners, including universities and higher education institutions, by working to prepare evaluation standards for universities based on their outcomes, which will enhance the quality of higher education instead of focusing on testing. There is one standard for admission, as was previously the case, pointing out that the reactions of higher education institutions are positive, as flexibility gives universities the responsibility of determining admission conditions, and thus the university is an active partner in developing students’ competence and preparing them for the labor market.

Alternative tests

The Ministry stated that based on the decision to cancel “EMSAT”, universities were given greater responsibility and flexibility in determining admission criteria, so that universities could attract students according to their academic and professional aspirations. Accordingly, each university independently determines admission criteria for enrollment in its programs based on its academic requirements, so it is necessary to Students and parents learn about the admission requirements for each university, and according to the academic specialization that the student wishes to study, through direct communication with the relevant higher education institutions, and meeting those requirements in accordance with the applicable rules and systems. She pointed out that there are no new requirements for students enrolled in universities who have previously passed the EMSAT test to complete their study programs, pointing out that a student who previously passed the EMSAT test and is currently enrolled in a university will not need to take other standard tests to complete his study program.

Scholarships

The department stressed that canceling “EMSAT” will not affect students’ eligibility to obtain a scholarship, as the “EMSAT” test is not a condition for obtaining scholarships in higher education institutions. Each university determines the conditions and requirements for scholarships in accordance with its internal rules, so students and parents must familiarize themselves with the scholarship requirements for each university, and according to the academic specialization that the student wishes to study, through direct communication with the relevant higher education institutions, and meet those requirements in accordance with the rules and regulations. applied. All universities will also be obligated to publish their admission criteria on their websites for the convenience of students.

Study abroad

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research confirmed that the cancellation of “EMSAT” will not affect the admission standards at universities outside the country, as it can rely on internationally recognized tests, which are accepted by most institutions, while the cancellation decision will support the vision of the United Arab Emirates government in facilitating entry procedures. Students to universities, and increasing higher education opportunities for students, so that every 12th grade graduate has the possibility of joining bachelor’s, higher diploma, diploma, or skills certificate programs, so that universities become partners in raising the skills and employability of students. The new vision will also give universities responsibility and flexibility. Greater definition of admission criteria, so that universities can attract students who do not meet the English language requirement by registering them in courses that qualify them to reach the required proficiency. Universities will also have the possibility of accepting students and registering them in specialized remedial subjects in the event that they do not obtain the required grade in the subjects required to study the specialization. .

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. Making changes to the requirements of the academic certificate equivalency system for 12th grade students in private schools with an American curriculum after canceling the “EMSAT” test.