STEP (Standardized Test of English Proficiency – Saudi Arabia)

The STEP (Standardized Test of English Proficiency) is a Saudi Arabian standardized test administered by Qiyas to measure non-native English language skills for academic and professional purposes. Format (3 Hours): Evaluates four core areas weighted by percentage: Reading Comprehension (40%) Sentence Structure (30%) Listening Comprehension (20%) Composition Analysis (10%) Scoring: Graded on a 0 to 100 scale. Purpose: Used for Saudi university English department admissions, course exemptions, postgraduate entry, private-sector jobs, and English teacher certification.