Is there a difference between the SSAT offered in Dubai and the one in the U.S.?

Nope, no trick questions or hidden fine print. The SSAT taken in Dubai is exactly the same as the one administered in the United States. That means the same content, format, scoring system, and timing. Every student, regardless of location, sits for the same exam and is measured by the same standards. There’s no advantage or disadvantage based on where the test is taken, so a strong score in Dubai carries just as much weight as one from New York, Los Angeles, or anywhere else.

The only real difference is the view from the test center window. Whether your child walks in wearing sandals or snow boots, their SSAT score will be evaluated equally by admissions officers across the U.S.