FAQ - AMIRNET

No. The test does not assess speaking or writing abilities in English. In the future, there will be a new test format – HILAL – that will assess three English language skills: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and the use of language and writing.

AMIRNET works on the principle of an adaptive test: at the beginning a section appears that is made up of questions that are moderately difficult. At the end of the section, the program assesses the examinee’s skill level on the basis of their answers to questions presented up to that point, and chooses the next section accordingly. So an examinee with a high level of skill in English will receive sections that contain harder questions than an examinee with lower skills will receive. The adjustment of the sections' level of difficulty to the examinee’s skill level allows an assessment of their English level using a relatively small number of questions. It is important to note that although examinees will probably be given different sections, this is taken into account when calculating the scores, and all examinees’ scores are comparable and equivalent.

No. No knowledge or previous experience using a computer is required. Operating the test is very simple. However, if you have any difficulty operating the test, you can request assistance from the proctors. It is recommended that you take the practice test.
Practice test

The AMIRNET test consists of 8 sections:
1) Sentence Completions
2) Sentence Completions
3) Reading Comprehension
4) Restatements
5) Restatements
6) Sentence Completions
As of March 17, 2025, two experimental sections will be added to the test, which will then consist of 8 sections. For more information, click here

The AMIRNET takes around 50 minutes.

No. There is not time given during the test itself to practice or to read instructions. It is advisable to become familiar with the question types and operation of the test program before taking the test. Please read the explanatory presentation (format PPSX / format PDF) and take the practice test.
To download an answer key, click here:
Answer Key for Practice Test 1
Answer Key for Practice Test 2

During the test, you may read the instructions at any point within the time allotted for the relevant section.

No. This is a short test. Bathroom breaks are permitted; examinees will be accompanied by a proctor and do not stop the clock for that examinee. Examinees who need breaks because of a disability of any kind should submit a request to the Special Test Accommodations Unit.

At the end of the time allocated for a section, the next section appears. Answers that you entered or wrote within the allotted time will be saved. If you did not enter or write any answer, the question will be marked as an error.

In AMIRNET, a missing answer is marked as a wrong answer. So if you don’t know the correct answer, any answer, even a guess, is better than none. Moreover, in the last two sections (the experimental sections), an incorrect answer will not lower your score, but correct answers can raise your score by one or two points.

In AMIRNET, you may go back to previous questions in the same section. It is advisable to use your allotted time wisely, and to check all your answers before going on to the next section.

You must wait a minimum of 35 days between two English level placement tests (AMIRAM and/or AMIRNET). An examinee who takes a second test within less than 35 days will be disqualified and the test fee will not be refunded. An examinee whose test is disqualified must wait a minimum of 35 days after the disqualified test before taking another test.

Yes. AMIRNET scores are placed on a scale of 50 to 150. The AMIRNET score is equivalent to the score on the English domain of the Psychometric Test and to scores that were given in the past for the AMIR and AMIRAM tests.

No. The law states that every academic institution is entitled to determine its own admission and screening policy. You will therefore need to confirm with a specific institution whether it will recognize the score. You may have your AMIRNET score sent to the academic institutions listed on the website.

This too depends on the policy of the specific institution you applied to where you plan to study – or are already studying. You should refer the question to the relevant institution.

For information pertaining to the relationship between your score, the English level you will be placed in, and the number of courses you will have to take, you should contact the academic institution you plan to attend.

You must bring a valid ID card.
You do not need to bring a watch since a clock appears in the corner of the screen during the test, showing how much time you have left to the end of the section.

As noted in your test confirmation, examinees who arrive late will not be allowed to take the test. You must arrive on the date and at the time you were assigned. Even so, if you arrive within 15 minutes of your assigned time, the person at the reception desk will try to process you quickly and admit you to the classroom as long as there is a space available and other examinees who have already begun the test are not disturbed. If you arrive later than that, you will not be able to take the test. One day after the test is given, you will be able to choose a new test date by logging onto the website. Changing your test date entails a service fee, as described on the website.

Breakdowns rarely occur during the AMIRNET test. However, if there is any failure, you should raise your hand immediately and wait for a proctor. In such cases a recovery program is executed which will allow you to go back to the beginning of the section of the test where the problem occurred.