English Language Requirement for Specialized and Paid Programs
English language requirement applies only to Executive Graduate Programs.
King Abdulaziz University accepts internationally recognized English language tests for graduate studies, as follows:
- IELTS Test: Valid for 2 years.
- Important Note: The online IELTS Indicator test is not accepted.
- TOEFL Test: Only the IBT test is accepted, valid for 2 years.
- STEP (Standardized Test of English Proficiency): Administered by the National Center for Assessment, offered in various regions of Saudi Arabia, valid for 3 years.
Equivalent Scores for All Accepted Tests
| STEP | IELTS | TOEFL (IBT) |
|---|---|---|
| 97-83 | 6 | 60-78 |
| 82-69 | 5.5 | 46-59 |
| 58-68 | 5 | 35-45 |
| 52-57 | 4.5 | 32-34 |
| 48-51 | 4 | 28-31 |
| 45-47 | 3.5 | 25-27 |
Notes
- All applicants must meet the English language requirement according to the program's conditions, and no exceptions are allowed.
