The main study materials needed to prepare for the EST is the curriculum content which is taught in the American Diploma schools and in the content taught for key stage 4 and 5. Starting February 2023, Academic Assessment will publish 'EST Study Guide' and 'EST Practice Guide' to support teachers and students.

For information about the EST assessment design (including the cognitive levels, types of questions, and content covered) and about the content authoring process, marking and reporting, and the application process, please check the "Description Document" below

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oGZ-LXGsgLuv-1MrRcAOsaOq44Kpt_u_/view?usp=sharing

For sample tests (including the January 2026 exam + answer key and EST I March 2026 and May 2026 + answer key, and EST II - Arabic Language May 2026 and July 2026), please check the link below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TUVcLZroKkcD3-ID0shh72bKqeocnPpk?usp=sharing

A new subject, EST II HS – Arabic Language, is now available and you can find the reference sheet for this test on the following link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R_pie_feASCnB1HpGDwWKBvhm6MTFX-t/view?usp=sharing