Students in the 12th grade complained to private schools in Abu Dhabi that their children could not register for the Emirates Standard Test (EMSAT) because there were no vacancies in the centers set by the Ministry of Education to conduct tests. "Registration is closed," or "Service is not available", which means that "Abu Dhabi centers are now full and the available places are in Al Ain and Ruwais only."

"The UAE standard test determines the level of performance of students, nationally and internationally, helps schools to develop performance improvement plans, and is a substitute for admission tests at universities," the ministry said on its website. "Students do not have to take exams At once, as it can be distributed at different intervals. "

In particular, the ministry decided this year to oblige all 12th grade students in public and private schools, in all their curricula, to perform tests, and stressed the lack of sufficient information about Tests at school administrations.

Abeer Ahmed's mother, Abeer Ahmed, said it took more than a month to try to book the exams for Emsat in Abu Dhabi for her 12th grade daughter in Abu Dhabi. But the registration system is not responding. Vacancies available at the Abu Dhabi exam centers, while the available alternative is a center located in Ruwais ».

She confirmed that her daughter's school said that her role ends with the account of the student through the Ministry of Education website, so that she can register and choose the appropriate date and place to perform the test.

Abdullah said his son was studying in the 12th grade at a school in Abu Dhabi and had to go to Al Ain to take the exam because there were no places in Abu Dhabi.

Amal Abdullah confirmed that her son could not set a date for the English language test, because the registration system does not complete the registration process. It shows her a message saying that the registration is closed.

A number of students and their families: Nasser Ahmed, Manar Khaled, Mohammed Assem, Noha Magdy, Nora Khalifa and Magda Ibrahim also repeated the same complaints, pointing out that the centers are not enough for the number of students in Abu Dhabi city. Set by the Ministry for the performance of examinations.

"There is no clear information about the IMSAT tests and the materials to be performed. Schools have confirmed to their students that physics and chemistry are among the tests, and some have confirmed that the tests are in English, Arabic and mathematics only."

They called on the ministry to reconsider the decision to compel international students to take the test because of the high burden on the student, especially as he is obliged to perform SAT, ILTS and EMSAT tests to match his testimony, Commitment to recognition and equality in his or her home country.

They proposed that this year's EMST be optional for the project experience, and if it is circulated, students are allowed to take the 11th grade exams to prevent overcrowding and avoid the absence of vacant spaces.

For its part, the Ministry of Education has identified 44 state-level centers for Emirates Standard Test (EMSAT) and 13 days from October 2018 to May 2019. Students can choose between them for the exam.

She said that students do not have to submit complete EMSs tests at the same time. They can apply for individual tests at different times and places.

The ministry explained on its official website that the registration is done through the ID card reader in schools and through the centers of the ministry's dealers, pointing to the need to bring the student's original ID card to the test and to the student's presence at least 15 minutes before the test date Confirmation of registration, otherwise he will not be allowed, if he exceeds the specified period, to enter the exam, whatever his excuse.

The ministry stressed the importance of the UAE standard test, which is to determine the level of performance of students nationally and internationally, which helps public and private schools to develop plans to improve the performance of students. The exam is an alternative to admission tests in institutions of higher education. It measures how well students are performing over time. It also helps the ministry evaluate the performance of public and private schools, and helps students in the second cycle to choose the appropriate educational tracks in the third seminar, and helps senior leaders to make the decisions necessary to improve the educational system.

Ministry of Education

44 level centers

UAE to perform the Emirates Standard Test (EMSAT) by:

11 in Abu Dhabi

10 in the eye

1 in Ajman

5 in Dubai

3 in Sharjah

3 in Ras Al Khaimah

1 in Umm Al Quwain

6 in Fujairah

2 in the city of Mohammed bin Zayed

2 in Ruwais

Imsat test

The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the UAE Standard Test for the academic year 2018-2019 (EMSAT) will be compulsory for international students wishing to complete their studies within the country.

The ministry has identified students of Arabic language, language, English, physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and computer science.

The students of the "General Track" have identified citizens and expatriates in public and private schools - which implement the Ministry's curriculum - tests in Arabic, English, physics, mathematics and computer science.

Students of International Curriculum Schools (citizens and expatriates) have been tested in Arabic, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Computer Science.