04 Feb 2012
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English Language Proficiency Test
Last Update: 04 Jun 2011 12:10 PM


Not applicable for Physicians

  • This test is a comprehensive assessment of English Language Skills, it is done via computer.  It is composed of multiple choice questions consisting of 100 questions, divided into 4 sections as follows:

    • Listenin
    • Gramma
    • Vocabular
    • Reading

  • The duration of the test is an hour and 45 minutes.

  • Applicants are allowed to repeat the test for three 3 times within 12 months from the date of the first test.  However, for the third time the applicants should provide a Certification that they have taken an English Language Training Course.

  • The test results are categorized into 3 levels: 

    •  Level III, from 25% and above (minimum score for High School graduates)
    • Level II, from 45% and above (minimum score for Institute Diploma)
    • Level I, from 65% and above (minimum for College graduates and Postgraduates).  This level should be met by all Nursing & Clinical applicants.


Note: The English Language Test results are considered viable for twenty-four (24) months.  The applicants must retake the test, if not hired, to keep their files active in the system.


Documents equired:

Once the applicant passed the necessary examinations, they will be asked to submit the following documents:

  • The original copies of their college certificates, diploma and license (if applicable).  If the applicant graduated outside the Kingdom, the certificate must be verified by the Ministry of Higher Education, for Saudis.  For Non-Saudis, it must be verified by the Saudi Embassy or Saudi Cultural Attaché in that home country.
  • The original copies of the service letters from previous experience in the Kingdom, or a verified copy of it from the concerned Saudi Embassy (for non-Saudis).
  • The original copies of the Recommendation Letters (References). For Nursing and Clinical applicants, reference letters should be from their direct manager/supervisor or equivalent.
  • For non-Saudis, they must submit a No Objection Certificate from their sponsor or from the sponsoring company, stamped and verified by the Chamber of Commerce for private sectors or the organization’s seal for government sectors.
  • Letters of No Objection, for female Saudi applicants, from their guardians, either father or husband, if neither exist, she must submit a Support Deed.
  • The original copy of the Residency permit (Iqama), for non-Saudis.
  • Copy of the Passport, for non-Saudis.

Note: Recruitment procedures will not be completed for those who failed to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

   
     
     
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