English Entrance Exam

LAU administers the English Entrance Exam (EEE), which measures your level of proficiency in English. It is one of the tests LAU accepts when assessing candidates for admission. 

Schedule and Preparation

Students applying for Fall 2021

Test Description

Download the Test Preparation Guide (2).pdf to help you prepare for the exam. Please contact Continuing Education at LAU if you wish to take English courses to prepare for the test .

Registration

After you’ve applied to LAU, you can register for the EEE using your Portal username and password. 

To be able to register online, you need to: 

• Attach a soft copy of your recent passport-size photo. 
• Upload a copy of your valid identity card (هوية) , Personal Civil Status Record, or passport.
• Pay online using a credit or a debit card (Visa or MasterCard only) in LBP or US Dollars (for the amount of US$60 or LBP234,000) 

P.S/ We will open in-person payments on Tuesday, April 06. Students need to have the “EEE Exam registration” form with them to be able to pay in-person .

Please note that according to the LAU Emergency Health Response Committee’s recommendations, all travelers coming from abroad should be quarantined for 14 days. Also, they need to submit a negative PCR test on day 12 of the quarantine period. This measure is taken to respond to these challenging times and prevent the transmission of COVID-19 on campus. To accommodate for your needs, kindly email us

Please note the following:

• You may register and sit for the exam on either the Beirut or the Byblos campus. Please choose the campus most convenient for you.
• Testing sessions can accommodate limited number of seats.
• If you want to re-take the EEE, you must wait at least one month between tests.
• Registration should be done before the deadline.
• Please view The Minimum Required Score

Register

Reschedule/ Cancellation/ Program Acceptance Requirement Policy

Rescheduling: In case you have a valid excuse and you need to reschedule at the last minute, email us and we will study your case. 

Cancellation: If you failed to attend without notification, your test will be canceled with no refund. 

Program Acceptance Requirement: A refund will be issued in case a registered student is not required to take the exam.

Testing Policies & Procedures

We require exam takers to follow these policies and procedures.    

What to bring on exam day

• You must bring with you the registration payment confirmation (email) and your original identity card (هوية), personal civil Status Record, or passport. If you fail to present an ID, you will NOT be allowed to take the test. 
• You need to know your LAU username and password.

Arrival

• You must arrive to the testing area at least 30 minutes before your exam.
• Latecomers will not be permitted to take the test.

Cellphones/personal items

• Mobile phones and other electronic devices must be turned off and placed in your bags.
• Use of cellphones or other electronic devices will result in immediate termination of the exam.
• Personal items and bags will be placed at the front or outside of the testing room in a secured place. This includes hats, clothing with attached hoods, outwear of any type (jackets, coats, pullovers, sweaters, etc.)

Test info

• Pens and pencils will be provided. Nothing other than your admission ticket and the original identity card/passport is expected to be on your desk.
• You may raise your hand to ask the proctor a question and they will approach you; however, proctors are not allowed to clarify any test material or help answer test questions in any way.
• You must leave scratch paper and the pencil on your desk before leaving the test room. All test materials remain the property of the university.

Suspicious behavior             

Results

Kindly note that test results MAY NOT be given over the phone or by email. You can find them on the Portal.

To obtain an Official Score Attestation Letter you need to:

1. Complete a Score Attestation Request Form
2. During the confinement, you will receive an e-form by email. Once LAU is open, you can collect the Score Attestation Letter in-person by visiting the Testing Services and presenting your ID. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Who must take the EEE exam?

English is the official language of instruction at LAU and newly admitted applicants can demonstrate their proficiency in the language by getting the minimum required score on the EEE test.

What is on the EEE test?

The English Entrance Examination focuses on assessing the student’s ability in grammar, writing, vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

How can I study/prepare for the test?

Download the LAU-EEE - Test Preparation Guide to help you prepare for the exam.

Please contact Continuing Education at LAU if you wish to take English courses to prepare for the test .

How long will the test take?

The EEE session lasts 2 hours. The testing period is 1hour and 40 minutes. We allow 20 minutes for administration.

Where can I view my EEE test scores?

You can view your EEE results on the Portal.

What do I need to bring with me on placement testing day?

You need to bring the registration payment confirmation (email) and your original valid identity card (هوية), personal civil status record, or passport .We will provide all other testing materials (pen, pencil and scratch paper). Students who do not present a photo ID will not be allowed to test.

What not to bring to the Exam room?

Don’t bring any electronic equipment or communication devices to the exam room (phones, smartwatches or wearable technology of any kind, portable listening or recording devices…). Only a water bottle is allowed. Food and beverage are not permitted. 

Can I take the EEE test more than once?

Yes, you can retake the test. However, you must wait at least one month before taking the test again.