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LAU is an official SAT testing center in Lebanon.
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English Entrance Exam (EEE)
The English Entrance Examination (EEE) assesses grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing skills. It is one way applicants can demonstrate the English proficiency required for admission to LAU.
Contact Admissions to confirm whether you need to take the EEE or meet the requirement through another accepted qualification.
EEE Schedule and Preparation
Upcoming EEE dates have not yet been announced. Please check this section for updates.
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Exam Date
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Time | Campus |
Registration Deadline Sessions have a limited capacity and may fill up before the deadline |
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Test Description
The EEE consists of three computer-based sections:
| Section | Time allowed |
| Reading | 25 minutes |
| Textual Analysis | 40 minutes |
| Writing | 40 minutes, including planning |
The total testing time is one hour and 45 minutes. Allow approximately 20 additional minutes for administrative procedures, making the session approximately two hours and five minutes. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start.
For the Writing section, write an essay of at least 250 words. There is no required essay format; organize your response in a way that effectively addresses the topic. Review the English Essay Rubrics in the Preparation Guide to understand how your writing will be evaluated.
Prepare using the following resources:
These are the available preparation resources. No additional samples or preparation materials are provided.
EEE Registration and Payment
The EEE is computer-based and administered on LAU’s Beirut and Byblos campuses. Remote testing is not available.
After you’ve applied to LAU, you can register for the EEE using your LAU Portal username and password.
To be able to register you need to:
- Log in using your LAU username and password
- 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.
- Select your examination session and campus, complete the form, and follow the payment instructions.
The examination fee is USD 65, payable:
option #1: Online by credit or debit card during registration. (OMT payments and Whish transfers are not accepted)
option # 2: In cash at the LAU Business Office within two days of registration.
Once payment is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with your examination details. Check your date, time, campus, and room carefully.
If you do not receive confirmation, cannot access your account, or experience registration or payment difficulties, contact testing.services@lau.edu.lb.
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 30 days between tests.
- Registration should be done before the deadline.
- Please view The Minimum Required Score
EEE Changes, Cancellations, and Retakes
Reschedule: Submit your request to testing.services@lau.edu.lb before your examination date, explaining your reason and providing supporting documentation. Include your full name, LAU ID or application number, examination date, and campus. Requests are subject to review and approval.
Campus changes: Contact Testing Services before your examination date. Changes are subject to seat availability and approval.
Missed examinations: If you miss your examination without arranging a postponement, you must register again and pay the examination fee.
Retakes: You may retake the EEE, provided at least 30 days have passed since your previous attempt.
Cancellation and refund inquiries: Contact testing.services@lau.edu.lb, including your full name, LAU ID or application number, examination date, and campus. Testing Services will advise you on the applicable requirements and whether your request is eligible.
EEE Examination Rules & Policies (Must Read)
All candidates must follow the rules below. Failure to comply may result in denied admission, termination of the examination, cancellation of results, or disciplinary action under University policies.
What to bring on exam day
- Registration and payment confirmation email.
- An original, valid physical ID with a recent photo: Lebanese identity card (هوية), Personal Civil Status Record (إخراج قيد فردي), or passport. Photocopies, photographs, and electronic or digital IDs are not accepted as substitutes for original identification. Candidates without an accepted original ID will not be admitted.
- If your ID photo is more than 10 years old, bring your original ID along with an original Personal Civil Status Record bearing a clear photo that reflects your current appearance.
- Make sure you know your LAU username and password before arriving.
Arrival and admission
- Arrive at the designated testing location at least 30 minutes before your examination.
- Late arrivals will not be admitted.
- Parents, companions, and other non-participants are not permitted to enter campus.
- Follow all instructions displayed on campus or provided by LAU personnel.
Electronic devices and personal belongings
- Switch off mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices and store them with your belongings in the designated area. They must not be kept on your person or used during the examination.
- Using an unauthorized electronic device will result in immediate termination of your examination.
- Store bags and personal belongings as instructed by the proctor. This includes hats, hooded garments, jackets, coats, pullovers, and sweaters.
- Bring only essential items.
- Food, chewing gum, and smoking are prohibited. Only water in a clear bottle is permitted.
During the examination
- Pens, pencils, and any required scratch paper will be provided. Keep only your admission confirmation, original identification, and authorized examination materials on your desk.
- Raise your hand if you need assistance or experience a technical problem. Proctors cannot explain examination content or help answer questions.
- Do not communicate with other candidates, look at or copy another candidate’s work, disturb others, or use unauthorized materials.
- Stop working immediately when instructed.
- You may not leave the examination room during the first hour without the proctor’s approval.
- If you feel unwell or need to leave for any reason, notify the proctor and obtain permission before leaving.
- Leave all provided examination materials, including scratch paper, pens, and pencils, on your desk before leaving. These materials remain University property.
Misconduct and disciplinary action
Suspected misconduct will be documented and reported. This includes communicating with others, copying another candidate’s work, possessing or using unauthorized devices or materials, disrupting the examination, continuing to work after time is called, or leaving without permission.
The supervisor may stop your examination if misconduct is suspected. Results may be withheld pending investigation. Penalties may include examination cancellation or further disciplinary action under University policies.
Health conditions and special seating
If you require special seating arrangements due to a health condition, notify the Testing Services Office at testing.services@lau.edu.lb and submit supporting medical documentation at least five days before your examination so your request can be reviewed and appropriate arrangements made.
If you become unwell during the examination, notify the proctor immediately.
After the examination
Follow the proctor’s instructions, return all examination materials, collect your belongings, and leave campus promptly.
EEE Results
Results are normally available two to three weeks after the examination. Log in to the LAU Portal, select My Application Information, and open Your EEE Scores.
Only the overall examination score is released. Section scores and copies of examination answers are not provided.
Results are not provided by telephone or email, except through an official score attestation request.
For questions about how your score affects your admission or your next steps, contact Admissions.
Official Score Attestation Letter
You may request an official letter confirming your examination score free of charge.
- Complete the Score_Attestation_Request_Form.pdf, including your full name, LAU ID or application number, phone number, student email, and examination date.
- Select your preferred delivery method: collection from the Testing Services Office or PDF delivery by email.
- Send the completed form to testing.services@lau.edu.lb. For PDF delivery, attach a clear scanned copy or photograph of your original physical ID for identity verification.
Please allow a minimum of four working days for processing.
For in-person collection, contact Testing Services before visiting to confirm the collection office and available hours. Bring your original physical ID for verification.
EEE Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an LAU account to register?
Yes. You need your LAU username and password. Contact Testing Services if you experience difficulties accessing registration.
Can applicants living abroad take the examination remotely?
No. The EEE must be taken in person on LAU’s Beirut or Byblos campus.
What if I do not receive my payment confirmation?
Contact testing.services@lau.edu.lb for assistance. If you cannot complete cash payment within two days, contact the office for guidance.
Are additional practice examinations or preparation materials available?
Only the guide and sample linked under EEE Schedule and Preparation are provided.
Does the two-hour session include the required early arrival?
Plan to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start. The examination session itself lasts approximately two hours.
What if my ID photo no longer reflects my appearance?
If the photo is more than 10 years old, bring your original ID and an original Personal Civil Status Record bearing a clear photo that reflects your current appearance. See EEE Examination Rules and Policies for the full identification requirements.
What if I am unwell before exam day?
Contact Testing Services as soon as possible and before your examination date to request postponement. Refer to EEE Changes, Cancellations, and Retakes for the requirements.
Can I take the examination again to improve my score?
Yes. Allow at least 30 days between attempts.
Where can I request an official score letter?
Follow the instructions under EEE Results
Contact Testing Services
Email: testing.services@lau.edu.lb
Telephone: +961 1 786456, extensions 2399 / 3930
When contacting the office about a registration or examination request, include your full name, LAU ID or application number, examination date, and campus.