Tests - SAT

The SAT Subject Tests (SAT II) measure theoretical and practical knowledge in specific subject areas. The SAT II Test is a Subject Test. You can take up to three Subject Tests or just the one SAT I test.

For information on test dates, registration deadlines, fees, payment,... check the SAT information on www.collegeboard.com or request the SAT- bulletins from the Commission. The test can be taken at

International School of Brussels (ISB),
19 Kattenberg, 1170 Brussels

Shape International School,
General Services Section Bldg. 717, B-7010 SHAPE

Please note that you cannot take the SAT I and the SAT II on the same day.
Consult the Bulletin to know when your subject test is offered.

Basic fee for SAT I :US$ 43.00

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Do not send cash as payment for this test Send Registration form and fees together in the envelope

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

Like American students, international students must arrange to take the SAT in the last year of their secondary studies. The SAT is administered by the College Board, a private organization based in the United States. The SAT is offered six times per year in Brussels (October, November, December, January, May and June). It is advisable to take the test as early as possible so that test results can reach the university admissions officers before the application deadlines.

There are two types of SAT exams. The SAT I (or SAT general test) is a multiple choice exam that assesses whether students possess the necessary verbal and quantitative skills to succeed in university-level studies. The SAT I takes approximately three hours and consists of seven sections on English grammar, reading, vocabulary and mathematics. There are sub-scores for each section and scaled scores (ranging from 200 to 800) for the verbal and mathematical sections.

The SAT II tests (or subject tests) are more specialized and enable colleges to judge a student’s preparedness for specific courses. Each SAT II is one hour long and the following tests are available: Writing, Literature, American History & Social Studies, World History, Mathematics Level IC & Mathematics level IIC, Biology E/M, Chemistry, Physics, French Reading and Listening, German Reading and Listening, Modern Hebrew Reading, Italian Reading, Latin Reading, Spanish Reading and Listening and the English Language Proficiency Test (Reading and Listening). Because Europeans are stronger in languages and science, we recommend that students take one or several Subject Tests. This can enhance the candidate's application. Always check the requirements of each university in order to register for the appropriate SAT test(s).

Complete information, descriptions and application forms for these tests are available in the Commission’s Advising Center or directly from the SAT Central Administration: www.collegeboard.com.