Knowledge of English
- A grade of at least 104 in the English section of the psychometric test is required for all programs. For Medicine and the double degrees with medicine, a grade of at least 120 is required. Candidates for Medical Tracks with a grade lower than 600 cannot be accepted to Medical Tracks even if their SEKEM is suitable.
- The English placement level is determined by the English part of the psychometric test, the Amir/Amiram test grade or the SAT English placement part ( in previous years it was called "reading" section) or the ACT grade.
SAT English placement will be according to the following conversion table.
English Classification
| Grade in SAT (Writing and reading sections) | Grade in ACT (English section) | Grade in Psychometric test | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 670 and more | 30 and more | 134-150 | Exemption |
| 601-669 | 27-29 | 120-133 | Technical English |
| 520-600 | 22-26 | 104-119 | Scientific English 2 |
| 519 and less | 21 and less | 103 and less | Can not be accepted to the Technion |
The Amir/Amiram Test
Students may take the Amir/Amiram test in order to try to improve their Psychometric Test grade in English. It is possible to take the Amir/Amiram test more than once. The Technion accepts the highest grade, not necessarily the last grade, in this situation.
Students must have at least a Psychometric grade in English of 104 or a grade of 204 in the Amir/Amiram test, in order to register to the Technion. for medicine a grade of at least 120 is required or a grade of 220 in the Amir/Amiram test.
Visit Nite website for more information about the test.