Qiyas tests (Education & Training Evaluation Commission)
A guide to 18 Qiyas tests — General Aptitude, Achievement, STEP and more — with what each covers, who it is for, and official registration links.
- General Aptitude Test GAT / Qudrat Measures analytical and deductive reasoning and learning capacity independent of specialization. Two sections (Verbal +...
- General Aptitude Test (English) GAT (English) English-language version of the GAT for applicants to English-medium programs; verbal + quantitative reasoning.
- General Aptitude Test for University Graduates PGAT Identifies postgraduate readiness and research potential for graduates and final-year students; required for postgraduat...
- Academic Achievement Test (Science Track) Tahsili (Science) Measures science-track mastery of secondary-school subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English. Required...
- Academic Achievement Test (Humanities Track) Tahsili (Humanities) Measures humanities-track achievement in theoretical secondary subjects: Arabic language, Islamic studies (Tawhid/Fiqh/H...
- Standardized Test of English Proficiency STEP Objective measure of English proficiency for admission, scholarships and jobs. ~100 scored MCQs, score 0-100, loosely CE...
- Hamza — Standardized Test of Arabic for Non-Native Speakers Hamza Establishes an accredited global scale of Arabic-language competencies for Arabic-as-a-foreign-language learners; serves...
- Standardized Test of Arabic for Native Speakers Arabic (Native) Measures the Arabic-language proficiency of native speakers: grammar, morphology, rhetoric, comprehension and lexical ra...
- English Placement Test EPT Determines a learner's English proficiency level for placement/streaming.
- Mawhiba Scale for Giftedness and Creativity Mawhiba Detects latent abilities in language, mathematics, science and creativity; administered for grades 3, 6 and 9; the prima...
- Teacher Professional License TPL License to practice teaching in public and private sectors. Two components: a General Pedagogical Test and a Specialized...
- Tourist Guide License (General & Regional) TGL Measures the minimum personal, professional and knowledge competencies of a general/regional tourist guide.
- Public Prosecution Test PPT Professional-selection assessment for Public Prosecution job applicants.
- Professional Tests for Chartered Accountants CPA-SA Professional licensing/qualification tests for chartered accountants, in coordination with SOCPA.
- General Cognitive Ability Test GCA Measures general cognitive ability for employment/selection; offered in a digital version within announced periods.
- Registered Reconciliator (Justice Counselor) Competency Scale RRC Measures the professional competencies of registered reconciliators/justice counselors.
- National Assessments (Nafs) Nafs National-level educational evaluation of school students' learning outcomes nationwide.
- International Assessments (TIMSS/PIRLS/PISA/TALIS) Intl Qiyas/ETEC supervises Saudi participation in international benchmarking studies of education quality: TIMSS, PIRLS, PISA...
GAT and Achievement scores both feed into the weighted percentage used for university admission.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between GAT and Achievement?
GAT measures analytical and reasoning ability regardless of specialisation; Achievement measures your grasp of high-school subjects. Both feed the weighted admission ratio.
How many times can I take the GAT?
You get a limited number of attempts within a period, and usually the highest score counts. Check the official Qiyas platform for current details.
How do I practise for Qiyas tests?
Practise the question style and manage your time. Try Beseyat AI practice quizzes for GAT and Achievement with a rationale for each answer.