EST Test Overview: Format and Preparation Guide

What is the EST?

The Educational Scholastic Test (EST) is a standardised university admissions exam widely used in the Arab world, particularly in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt. It tests students in Mathematics and English.

Test Structure

• EST I: English (60 min) + Mathematics (80 min)

• EST II: Subject tests in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics

EST Math Topics

• Algebra and functions

• Geometry and measurement

• Data analysis and statistics

• Word problems and applied reasoning

EST English Topics

• Reading comprehension (evidence-based)

• Grammar, usage and punctuation

• Vocabulary in context

Preparation Tips

The EST is closely modelled on the SAT. SAT preparation materials are highly effective for EST practice. Focus on timed practice and reading academic passages regularly.