Digital SAT test centers operate in Saudi Arabia's three largest metros: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran. This page lists active centers and guidance for Saudi and expat students applying to universities abroad.
Digital SAT registration: US $111 before optional or location-specific test-center fees. Your card issuer determines the SAR conversion.
Saudi-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards are accepted. Local bank cards may need international transactions enabled.
King Abdullah Scholarship Program applicants: the SAT is one of the standardized tests accepted for KASP applications to US universities.
Direct US university admission: Saudi students applying to US, Canadian, or UK universities use the SAT as the primary standardized credential.
KFUPM, KAUST, KSU (for some programs): SAT is accepted for English-medium engineering and science programs at Saudi universities. KFUPM in particular often requires SAT for its international cohort.
Use this page to make a concrete admissions or prep decision, then test that decision in the actual 1600.now tools.
| Decision | What to check | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Should I take the SAT? | Whether your target universities accept or value SAT scores. | Compare college score targets, then set a 1600-scale goal. |
| When should I test? | School exams, application deadlines, and retake room. | Pick a date and count backward into weekly modules and drills. |
| What should I practice first? | Your weaker section and the skills causing repeated misses. | Start a targeted bank drill before taking another timed module. |
SAT test centers operate in Riyadh (AIS-R and others), Jeddah (American International School, British International School), and Dhahran (Dhahran Ahliyya, Saudi Aramco Schools). Register via satsuite.collegeboard.org.
KFUPM (King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals) accepts SAT scores for undergraduate admission to its English-medium programs. Check their current admissions page for specific requirements.
Yes. SAT test centers in Saudi Arabia are co-educational for test purposes and female students register on the same College Board portal as male students.
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