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The Standardized English Proficiency Test (SEPT) FAQs

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What is SEPT?

The Standardized English Proficiency Test (SEPT) is a test that is based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), which is an international benchmark used to describe language ability. SEPT is designed to measure the communicative language ability of individuals for whom English is a second or foreign language. The scores obtained from SEPT are used for placement decisions of learners into the different levels of the School of Continuing Education (SCE) CEFR-aligned English Language Program, Graduate School of Education and School of Business, Executive Education programs. The scores can also be used for additional purposes such as occupational appointments, promotion, travel abroad, and scholarships.
Three language skills are covered by this test, namely listening, reading, and writing. These skills address four main contexts of language use as defined by the CEFR – namely personal, social, occupational, and educational.

How do I prepare for SEPT?

SEPT is designed in alignment with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), so any CEFR-aligned materials would be useful for preparation.

You can also receive a hard copy of the SEPT and format from the SCE offices and the ID Card Service unit at the following locations:

  • AUC Tahrir Square campus: 24 El Falaki Street, Bab El Louk, Cairo, Egypt
  • AUC New Cairo campus: Campus Development Building, entrance gate 4, AUC Avenue, New Cairo, Egypt

Working hours from Sunday to Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and 8:30 am - 3:00 pm during Ramadan.

What should I do to register for SEPT?

You must come in person to apply for the SEPT at the following locations:

  • AUC Tahrir Square campus: 24 El Falaki Street, Bab El Louk, Cairo, Egypt
  • AUC New Cairo campus: Campus Development Building, entrance gate 4, AUC Avenue, New Cairo, Egypt

Working hours from Sunday to Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, and 8:30 am - 3:00 pm during Ramadan.

What is the cost of SEPT?

EGP 900

How do I get my results?

Results will be sent to your email.

How long is the SEPT test results valid?

They are valid for one year starting from the test date.

When and where will I know the result?

The date and time of test results will be announced in testing rooms by the test administrators and will be written on your testing card. As soon as your test results are available on the system, you will receive an automated email at the time you registered for the test. Results will be sent to your email. You can also receive your test result from the SCE Offices at the following locations:

  • AUC Tahrir Square campus: 24 El Falaki Street, Bab El Louk, Cairo, Egypt
  • AUC New Cairo campus: Campus Development Building, entrance gate 4, AUC Avenue, New Cairo, Egypt

Working hours from Sunday to Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, and 8:30 am - 3:00 pm during Ramadan.