Exam guide
EST practice for Egypt & MENA
Timed, format-faithful EST I mocks — 154 questions across Literacy and Math, linear like the real paper, auto-scored the moment you submit.
English / 800
Math / 800
EST at a glance
- Total questions
- 154 multiple-choice (4 options each)
- Scored sections
- English /800 + Math /800 = /1600
- Format
- Linear / fixed — not adaptive
- Accepted by
- Egyptian universities (AUC, GUC, BUE and others)
- Run by
- EST, multiple sittings per year in Egypt
- Essay
- Optional, 50 minutes, scored separately
How practice works
EST I is linear: the same 154 questions for every student, so stamina and pacing decide more than difficulty does.
Start with a free mock
Sit a full-length EST I mock — 154 questions, four scored sections, real section timing.
Pace the whole paper
There is no adaptive routing on the EST. Practising the full 185 minutes is what builds the stamina to finish all 154 questions accurately.
Review, drill, repeat
Use the per-topic breakdown to choose your next session — Language Usage, Reading, or Math.
Linear means pacing wins
There is no adaptive routing on the EST: every student answers the same questions in the same order. That makes full-length timed practice the highest-value preparation there is.
- Four scored sections: Language Usage, Reading, and two Math papers
- 185 minutes of testing before the optional essay
- English /800 + Math /800 = /1600
- Language Usage35m
- Reading65m
- Math · no calc30m
- Math · calc55m
Drill the no-calculator paper
The Math without-calculator section is where careless arithmetic costs the most. Drill it separately — 20 questions in 30 minutes — before re-testing with the calculator allowed.
- Math without calculator: 20 questions · 30 minutes
- Math with calculator: 38 questions · 55 minutes
- Literacy: Language Usage 44q · Reading 52q
EST structure: sections, questions and timing
| Section | Questions | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Literacy 1 — Language Usage | 35 | 44 |
| Literacy 2 — Reading | 65 | 52 |
| Math — No Calculator (no calculator) | 30 | 20 |
| Math — With Calculator | 55 | 38 |
| Essay (optional) (optional) | 50 | 1 |
| Total | 185 | 154 |
EST
The EST (Egyptian Scholastic Test) is the SAT-style admissions test accepted by Egyptian universities for American Diploma students. EST I has 154 multiple-choice questions across Literacy and Math, scored to 1600, and unlike the Digital SAT it is linear (not adaptive). Scoremojo runs timed, format-faithful EST I mocks with instant scoring.
What is the EST exam?
The EST (Egyptian Scholastic Test) is a SAT-style standardised test built specifically for the American Diploma track in Egypt. It lets students qualify for admission to Egyptian higher-education institutions, much as the SAT does abroad.
There are two tests: EST I (the general reasoning test, comparable to the SAT) and EST II (subject tests in Math Level 2, Physics, Chemistry and Biology). EST I is the core test most students need first; EST II subject practice is currently in development.
What is the structure of EST I?
EST I has 154 multiple-choice questions across four scored sections — two Literacy (Language Usage and Reading) and two Math (one without a calculator, one with) — plus an optional essay. English is scored out of 800 and Math out of 800, for a total out of 1600.
Crucially, EST I is linear: every student sees the same fixed set of questions in the same order. There is no adaptive routing, which makes pacing and accuracy across the whole paper the main game.
- Literacy 1 — Language Usage: 44 questions, 35 minutes
- Literacy 2 — Reading: 52 questions, 65 minutes
- Math (no calculator): 20 questions, 30 minutes
- Math (with calculator): 38 questions, 55 minutes
- Essay: optional, 50 minutes
EST II subject tests — coming soon
Beyond EST I, Egyptian universities require EST II subject tests for many science and engineering majors. EST II is a set of single-subject tests — Math Level 2, Physics, Chemistry and Biology — each scored 200–800.
Scoremojo's EST II subject libraries are currently undergoing editorial and answer-key verification before launch. Once available, they will support the same instant per-topic scoring and multi-track discounts as EST I.
- EST II Math Level 2 — in development
- EST II Physics — in development
- EST II Chemistry — in development
- EST II Biology — in development
EST vs SAT — which should you take?
If you are applying to Egyptian universities, the EST is the test most of them accept and expect. If you are also applying abroad, you will likely need the Digital SAT as well, since few non-Egyptian universities recognise the EST.
The content overlaps heavily — both test reading, writing/language, and math reasoning — so most of your preparation counts for both. The main differences are that the SAT is digital and adaptive while the EST is paper-style and linear.
How should you prepare for the EST?
Because EST I is linear and time-pressured, full-length timed practice is the highest-value preparation: it builds the stamina and pacing to finish all 154 questions accurately. Drill the no-calculator math section separately — it is where careless arithmetic costs the most.
Scoremojo's EST I mocks match the real section structure and timing and auto-score the moment you submit, with a per-topic breakdown so you know whether to spend the next session on Language Usage, Reading, or Math.
Practising EST on Scoremojo
Scoremojo's EST I track delivers timed, format-faithful mocks built from original questions, auto-scored with a per-topic mistake breakdown. EST II subject mocks are in development.
Related EST guides
EST — frequently asked questions
Is the EST the same as the SAT?
No, but it is closely modelled on it. EST I covers the same reading, writing and math reasoning and is also scored to 1600, but it is linear (not adaptive) and is accepted by Egyptian universities rather than universities abroad.
What EST score do Egyptian universities require?
Requirements vary by university and faculty — some accept around 50% while selective programmes ask for more. Always check the specific university's published EST requirement for your major.
Is the EST adaptive like the Digital SAT?
No. EST I is a fixed, linear test: every student answers the same 154 questions in the same order. Pacing across the whole paper matters more than on the adaptive SAT.
How often is the EST held in Egypt?
The EST runs several times a year at test centres across Egypt. Check the official EST portal for the current calendar and registration deadlines before booking.
Does Scoremojo have EST II subject tests?
EST II subject practice mocks (Math Level 2, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) are currently in development and will launch once content verification is complete.