Mission
The Assessment and Testing Center supports AUB’s mission of academic excellence by providing a high-quality, secure, and accessible testing environment. The center facilitates a broad range of assessments that contribute to academic and professional development while upholding the highest standards of quality, integrity, and confidentiality.
Vision
The center aspires to be a regional leader in testing services by continuously enhancing its offerings to meet international standards and the evolving needs of the academic and professional communities. In alignment with AUB’s mission, the center strives to create a secure, inclusive, and supportive testing environment for all.
Services Offered by the Assessment and Testing Center
The Assessment and Testing Center offers a comprehensive range of testing services, including:
- Language Proficiency Testing (AUB-EN, AUB-IET, AUB-EET): language proficiency assessments for academic admission and recruitment purposes.
- Writing Placement Testing (WT): assessments used to place students into appropriate writing courses within AUB’s Communication Skills Program (CSP).
- College-Level Skills Testing (Territorium EPP® E-Proficiency Profile): assessments designed to measure essential academic skills such as critical thinking, reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Testing for International Organizations (British Council: IELTS, ETS: Digital SAT): globally recognized assessments that support students in meeting international educational and professional standards.
- Proctoring Services for Distance Education: secure proctoring services for students enrolled in distance education programs from other institutions, ensuring the integrity of remote exams.
- AUB Faculty Exams: secure testing environments that enable AUB faculty to administer exams to students.
Facilities
The Dr. Samer Kamil Al-Rayyes Assessment and Testing Center is located on the fifth floor of Nicely Hall. The facility includes 192 desks, 120 of which are computer workstations for online exams, and is equipped with surveillance systems to ensure confidentiality and exam integrity. The environment is designed to be quiet, comfortable, and conducive to focused testing.