The Ministry of Education (MoE) of the United Arab Emirates has said that applicants to universities in the country will not have to take Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT). The EmSAT is a national test in the UAE that students have to pass in order to get into universities.
According to the official notification from the MoE UAE, high school students can be excused from taking the test on conditional basis. To be eligible for admissions, students must complete a year at the college or university and submit a “Letter of No Objection to Be Conditionally Admitted”.
The education minister of the UAE, Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Belhoul Al Falasi. while speaking about the decision said that the recent changes allow students to get admission into the educational institute after completing the first academic year. He said that the decision will boost students interest, improve the education system, and develop a competitive environment.
The changes in the policy have been announced after an in-depth examination of the educational certificate equivalency process, according to the Education Minister. If a student doesn’t meet any of the requirements by the end of the conditional admission period, the college or university may either cancel the admission or give the student one more semester to meet the requirements. The ministry requires higher education institutions to submit a report about students who have been granted conditional admission.