Psychometric Exams, SAT Exams and Preparatory Courses
The Psychometric Exam in Israel
The Israeli psychometric exam (פסיכומטרי) is equivalent to the SAT exam in the US. It is comprised of 3 sections – Verbal, Math and English Comprehension. The score on this exam ranges from 200-800 (800 being the highest score). Your score on the psychometric exam will be calculated together with your GPA from high school in order to determine your eligibility for acceptance to an undergraduate program.
Preparing for the Psychometric Exam
Check out the details and dates of the Psychometric exam here.
Please note: You can take the test without being an Israeli citizen. Examinees who are not Israeli citizens need to register for the test with a valid foreign passport, and confirm their identity on the day of the test with the same passport.
Below are some highly recommended courses:
IDF soldiers and Sherut Leumi volunteers may be eligible for a discount for these courses and can usually pay with their pikadon.
Please Note: There are special test accommodations for students with learning or physical disabilities. For details about the process, please carefully review the requirements in this link.
Psychometric Exam in English
The “Meshulav”/English psychometric exam is administered each year in April and July. You can find practice tests here.
The following companies offer a preparatory course for the English Psychometric exam in addition to helpful information and material on their websites:
Yeda Plus
OKAY
GMAX
Taking the SAT Exam in Israel
Aside from the medical schools, most Israeli university and college programs accept SAT and ACT scores instead of a psychometric score. See this for the SAT dates and registration. In Israel, the exam is offered 7 times a year, always on a Sunday, in centrally-located testing centers. Preparatory courses and guidance for the SAT exam are offered by Yeda Plus and GMAX.
GED Courses in Israel
For those students who would like to earn a GED degree in order to apply to university or college, a subsidized course is offered by Crossroads in Jerusalem. More information is here.
GMAX also offers a GED preparation course.
Please note that a GED diploma earned abroad, before making Aliyah, will be accepted in Israel. However, Olim wishing to earn their GED degree after making Aliyah are required to participate in a GED course in Israel.
Updated: September 2024
