Test Dates & Deadlines
SAT Subject Tests information for U.S. and international students
You can help your students register for SAT Subject Tests by providing them with the testing schedule in addition to helping them negotiate the registration process.
SAT Subject Test calendar
The SAT Subject Tests are offered six times a year. Language Tests with Listening are offered once a year, in November only.
| Test Name | Oct. 1, 2011 | Nov. 5, 2011 | Dec. 3, 2011 | Jan. 28, 2012 | May 5, 2012 | June 2, 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literature | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| United States (U.S.) History | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| World History | x | x | ||||
| Mathematics Level 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Mathematics Level 2 | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Biology E/M (Ecological/Molecular) | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Chemistry | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Physics | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Languages: Reading Only | ||||||
| French | x | x | x | x | x | |
| German | x | |||||
| Modern Hebrew | x | |||||
| Italian | x | |||||
| Latin | x | x | ||||
| Spanish | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Languages: Reading and Listening | ||||||
| Chinese | x | |||||
| French | x | |||||
| German | x | |||||
| Japanese | x | |||||
| Korean | x | |||||
| Spanish | x | |||||
Notes about the SAT Subject Tests
- Students may take up to three SAT Subject Tests on a single test date.
- Students cannot take the SAT Subject Tests and the SAT during the same test administration.
- Students must indicate which SAT Subject Tests they plan to take when they register for a test. However, they may change which tests they take up to the test date—except for Language with Listening Tests. This applies to center testing only (not school-based testing, which involves student-specific materials that may not be available).
- Calculators may be used only on the Mathematics Level 1 and Level 2 SAT Subject Tests. Students may not use calculators for other SAT Subject Tests and must put them away when not taking a mathematics test.
- The Language with Listening Tests are always given in the first hour of testing. Only one listening test can be taken per test date.
U.S. SAT Subject Tests registration dates and deadlines
| Test Dates | Test | U.S. Registration Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Late (U.S. only—a fee applies) | ||
| October 1, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests | September 9, 2011 | September 21, 2011 |
| November 5, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests | October 7, 2011 | October 21, 2011 |
| December 3, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests | November 8, 2011 | November 20, 2011 |
| January 28, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests | December 30, 2011 | January 13, 2012 |
| May 5, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests | April 6, 2012 | April 20, 2012 |
| June 2, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests | May 8, 2012 | May 22, 2012 |
Important information for U.S. registration deadlines
- U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States and U.S. territories.
- U.S. registration materials that are mailed must be postmarked by the U.S. deadlines. The deadlines expire at midnight, Eastern Time.
- Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.
- The Language with Listening Tests are offered only in November.
International SAT Subject Tests registration dates and deadlines
| Test Dates | Test | International Registration Deadlines | |
| Early (international only) | Regular | ||
| October 1, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests | August 23, 2011 | September 9, 2011 |
| November 5, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests | September 27, 2011 | October 7, 2011 |
| December 3, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests | October 25, 2011 | November 8, 2011 |
| January 28, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests | December 20, 2011 | December 30, 2011 |
| May 5, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests | March 27, 2012 | April 6, 2012 |
| June 2, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests | April 24, 2012 | May 8, 2012 |
Important information for international registration deadlines
- International deadlines apply to anyone testing outside of the United States and U.S. territories.
- International registration materials must be received by the international deadlines. Deadlines expire at midnight Eastern Time.
- There is no late registration for international testing. Online and telephone re-registrations must be completed by the international deadline dates listed above.
- Students registering through International Representatives must submit their paper registration with full payment in time to arrive by the early registration deadline.
- Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.
- The Language with Listening Tests are offered only in November.
Be sure your students are aware of restrictions that may apply to them.