Learn about Jahziah Exam
What is the Jahziah Exam?
(Jahziah) is a standardized test implemented by the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, which aims to measure the extent to which the graduates of university education institutions achieve the targeted learning outcomes in their specialized fields, by measuring the knowledge, skills, and values they have acquired during their academic studies.
The test provides indicators that help university education institutions evaluate the outputs of their academic programs, identify strengths and opportunities for improvement, and enhance the alignment of these outputs with the requirements of the labor market, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The concept of readiness is not limited to having theoretical knowledge, but also extends to the ability to understand and apply specialized concepts, and employing the acquired skills in addressing issues and situations related to the academic and professional field.
Test Objectives Include:
Measuring the extent to which the targeted learning outcomes are achieved in academic programs.
Measuring the level of students' possession of knowledge, skills, and values related to their specialized fields.
Providing benchmarking indicators that help evaluate the quality of academic program outputs.
Support continuous development and improvement in academic programs based on measurement results.
Promoting the alignment of university education outcomes with the requirements of the labor market.
The Importance of the exam:
The test is an opportunity to measure the level of achievement in the specialized field, recognize the importance of the knowledge and skills acquired during the university journey, and promote awareness of career readiness requirements.
For Academic Programs:
It provides indicators that help evaluate the achievement of learning outcomes, identify strengths and opportunities for improvement, and develop teaching and evaluation practices.
To the University:
Supports the University's efforts to measure the quality of its educational outcomes, enhance the efficiency of its academic programs, and guide continuous improvement plans according to objective and measurable results.
Test Implementation
The readiness test is conducted electronically, through multiple choice questions (MCQs), in the university's laboratories designated for the test, according to the schedule, specializations, and target groups determined by the Education and Training Evaluation Commission.
The Education and Training Evaluation Commission is responsible for preparing the test and determining its specifications and instructions, while the university is responsible for completing the academic, organizational and technical preparations necessary to implement it at its headquarters, according to the roles specified for each entity.
The topics and content of the test vary according to the specialized field, in accordance with the targeted learning outcomes of each discipline.