The Digital SAT is in full swing and it’s time for another year of university applications! Don’t get caught, like so many students, NOT knowing which tests you have to take and when. Here are the 2023-2024 SAT test dates in Dubai you need to know, so you can get your schedule together.
2023-2024 SAT Test Dates in Dubai
For this test cycle, the SAT will be offered 7 times.
SAT Date: August 26, 2023
Registration Deadline: August 11, 2023
SAT Date: October 7, 2023
Registration Deadline: September 22, 2023
SAT Date: November 4, 2023
Registration Deadline: October 20, 2023
SAT Date: December 2, 2023
Registration Deadline: November 17, 2023
SAT Date: March 9, 2024
Registration Deadline: TBD
SAT Date: May 4, 2024
Registration Deadline: TBD
SAT Date: June 1, 2024
Registration Deadline: TBD
Click here to register for the 2023-2024 SAT in Dubai
SAT Guidelines for Outside the US
For SAT test-taking purposes only, any student taking the SAT in Dubai is considered an international student living outside the US (it doesn’t matter which passport you have). Here are a few things you need to know about the 2023-2024 SAT test dates in Dubai:
- The SAT is NOT offered all the time. It’s only offered 7 times a year for students in Dubai.
- International registration must be completed by 11:59 midnight Eastern Standard Time (about 8 hours behind Dubai). Registration usually closes about 3 weeks before the next SAT.
- The November SAT is back!
- There is no January SAT for students in Dubai.
- There’s no late registration for students in Dubai. You have to register online by the deadline. The deadline is about 3 weeks before the SAT you want to take.
- There are no SAT Subject Tests or essays anymore.
- The SAT costs about AED 378 to take.
Want even more information? Visit the College Board’s International SAT Registration page for info on policies and other tests you might need to take.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for the SAT?
Click this link to register for one of the 2023-2024 test dates and click the register button next to the date.
Can I register for the SAT in May even if it’s only November?
Yes, you can! As long as there is a registration link on the College Board website under the date, you can register to take the SAT on that date. Read our step-by-step instructions to register for the SAT in Dubai.
Where can I take the SAT in Dubai?
Too many places to mention…but we did. Click here for the list of SAT test locations in Dubai. Many schools in Dubai offer the SAT, so you can search on the College Board website for the one closest to you with available seats.
How many times can I take the SAT?
As many as you want. You have “Score Choice,” which means can send 1 or all of your SAT scores to your chosen universities. They will only see the scores you send them, so they won’t know how many times you took the SAT. More than twice is kind of a waste of money though…
Do I need to take the SAT to apply to Canadian universities?
It depends on the university and the curriculum in which you are studying. In general, if you are studying in an American curriculum school, you need to take the SAT. For example, McGill University requires an SAT score of 1150 minimum. Plan accordingly!
How much does it cost to take the SAT in Dubai?
For 2023-2024, it costs AED 378 to take the SAT in Dubai. The standard SAT fee is US $60 plus the international testing fee, which is $43. You must pay the full AED 378 online by credit or debit card when registering for the SAT.
Should I take the SAT if my universities are test-optional?
We hear time and time again that students applying to test-optional universities don’t plan to take the SAT because they don’t think they need to. Well, test-optional and test-blind are two different things. Test-optional means that you can apply to the university without an SAT score. However, many students still submit scores because it can mean scholarships or make up for a middling GPA. Test-blind means that a university won’t look at the scores even if you submit them.
The best way to ensure that you are prepared for contingencies is to prep for the SAT, take it, and submit your scores to test-optional universities if you think it will increase your chances of getting in (meaning your score is over 1,300).
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