No. The program is only available to those registered in the course, which means that the program will be available at the same time as your course registration.
English Course FAQs
The English language course is a prerequisite for passing the first year of the preparatory program, enabling students to enroll in the academic programs offered by the Saudi Electronic University. Since English is the language of instruction for most academic programs at the university, students must achieve the required scores on one of the university's approved standardized language tests, either the Standardized Test of English Proficiency (STEP) administered by the National Center for Assessment and Evaluation, or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) administered by the British Council. Passing the English language course for first-year preparatory students requires achieving the required scores on one of the university's approved standardized language tests, either the Standardized Test of English Proficiency (STEP) administered by the National Center for Assessment and Evaluation, or the IELTS administered by the British Council.
The requirement for passing the English language course for first-year common students:
Obtaining the required scores in any of the standardized language tests approved by the university, whether it is the English Language Proficiency Test (STEP) offered by the National Center for Measurement and Evaluation , or the IELTS test offered by the British Council.
First-year students (all majors except Law and English):
- The required score for direct equivalency:
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STEP: 83
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IELTS: 5.5
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Minimum grade including coursework:
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STEP: 60
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IELTS: 4
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Specialization: Law and Digital Media
- The required score for direct equivalency:
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STEP: 68
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IELTS: 4.5
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Minimum grade including coursework:
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STEP: 45
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IELTS: 3
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English Language Major:
- The required score for direct equivalency:
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STEP: 83
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IELTS: 5.5
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Minimum grade including coursework:
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STEP: 65
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IELTS: 4.5
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Registration is done by opening a file for the student through the official website of the National Center for Measurement if he does not have an account previously, then registering for the (STEP) test for university students, then payment (if the test is at the student’s expense). As for the test announced by the university, the university will cover the payment of the fees.
The computer-based STEP test is identical to the paper-based test, and is available daily. Booking should be made no more than 72 hours before the test.
Yes.
The university usually registers students twice, but students must choose a test location to complete the registration process:
- End of the second semester of the first common year.
- End of the summer semester if the student does not pass the English language course in the academic year.
Registration for the university's STEP test is available at the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas) approximately one month before the test date, and is specifically for students of the Saudi Electronic University. You will then receive an SMS message confirming your registration, and you will be listed for the Saudi Electronic University's STEP test. You should then choose a suitable testing location as soon as possible to confirm availability.
Yes, that is possible, according to the National Center for Measurement system.
The student benefits from the coursework by an amount of (23) marks if he does not obtain the required mark in the STEP test, provided that he obtains a mark of (60) or more.
Yes, but the equivalency request must be submitted by logging in to the university website -> Login -> Academic Procedures -> English Language Equivalency -> Add Request -> Attach a copy of the result. The equivalency is done at the end of the year after recording the coursework grades.
If the required grade of (83) is not obtained, the equivalency will only be done at the end of the second semester.
Currently unavailable, but there are training links on Blackboard.
- Registration for the IELTS test is done through the British Council website. To access the website ( click here ).
- The approved test is the IELTS Academic test.
The icon is open from the beginning of the semester and closes one week before the university’s STEP test. You can apply for equivalency by logging in to the university website → Login → Academic Procedures → English Language Equivalency → Add Request → Attach a copy of the result.
Yes, the student is exempt if he obtains the required grade based on his specialization.
If the student obtains the required score for the test (STEP: 83) or (IELTS: 5.5), he is not required to attend and follow the plan, and he must submit the result for equivalency. However, if less than that, he is required to attend and follow the plan.
The student prepares for the exam by referring to a number of useful references and resources, most notably:
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Fahd Educational Series: Competencies 1 – Author: Fahd Al-Babtain
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The book "Arts and Skills Necessary for English Proficiency Exams " - by Muhammad Al-Tayeb
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Access the practice tests available through search engines (such as Google) to benefit from the question models and patterns.
Summer semester coursework grades are calculated solely through the student's participation in the Oxford English System Institute.
No, that's not possible. Each semester has its own coursework.
If you obtain the required score based on your specialization for the STEP or IELTS test, registration for the summer semester is not required, but if you obtain less than that, you must register.
The student's registration is cancelled.