Google Gemini Takes on the SAT: Free Practice Exams, Smarter Study Tools, and a New AI Push in Education

Thursday, 22 January 2026| Dubai, UAE [ Posted at 3:31 pm, Updated at 3:34 PM}

As artificial intelligence reshapes classrooms worldwide, Google has made a bold move into standardised test preparation. With free SAT practice exams powered by Google Gemini, students now have access to high-quality, on-demand test prep without the hefty price tag. The update also connects Gemini with Khan Academy, Apple Siri, and even ChatGPT.

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Google Gemini Launches Free SAT Practice Exams

Google is positioning Gemini as a powerful, student-friendly alternative to expensive SAT prep platforms.

Google has announced that students can now take full-length SAT practice exams for free directly within the Gemini chatbot. Developed in partnership with The Princeton Review, the exams carefully evaluate content designed to closely match the real SAT format and difficulty level.

Key features include:

• Full-length, on-demand SAT mock tests
• Instant, personalised performance feedback
• Clear explanations for correct and incorrect answers
• Customised study plans based on knowledge gaps

To begin, students simply prompt Gemini with “I want to take a practice SAT test.”

For students in the UAE aiming for US college admissions, this marks a major shift premium-level SAT preparation far more accessible.

Why AI Is a Natural Fit for SAT Preparation

Standardised tests reward patterns and practice, areas where AI excels.

The SAT follows a structured format, making it well-suited for AI-driven learning. Gemini doesn’t just test students, but it also helps them understand why an answer is right or wrong, encouraging targeted improvement rather than rote repetition.

This approach places Gemini alongside platforms like ChatGPT, which is already being used to generate SAT-style practice questions, math problems, and reading passages. These tools are reshaping how students prepare for high-stakes exams.

Khan Academy Adopts Gemini for Writing and Reading Coaches

Google’s AI is also enhancing foundational skills beyond test prep.

Google has also integrated Gemini into Khan Academy’s Writing Coach, available for students in grades 7–12 (with a beta for grades 5–6 in the US). Instead of writing assignments for students, the tool acts as a guide.

Writing Coach focuses on four stages:

• Understanding
• Outlining
• Drafting
• Revising

Teachers can choose between feedback-only mode and interactive guidance mode. 

Later this year, Khan Academy will also launch a Gemini-powered Reading Coach, helping teachers track reading comprehension and tailor instruction at both individual and class levels.

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Gemini Expands Across Google Workspace for Education

Educators get AI tools without extra cost.

Google is rolling out Gemini features across Gmail, Docs, Slides, Forms, Sheets, and Vids for Education core users at no additional charge. It will help educators to: 

• Generate lesson content and presentations
• Summarise form responses with AI
• Analyse academic data quickly
• Create visuals, videos, and assessments

Access begins rolling out in the coming weeks for users over 18.

Key Takeaways from Bett UK 2026: AI for Support, Not Automation

Education leaders clarify how AI is being designed for classrooms.

At Bett UK 2026 in London, a fireside chat featuring Sal Khan (Founder, Khan Academy) and Ben Gomes (Chief Technologist for Learning, Google) offered rare insight into AI’s educational philosophy.

Core messages from the session:

• Learning struggles come from knowledge gaps, not a lack of intelligence
• Practice and feedback are the core of learning
• AI should reduce cognitive overload, not add to it
• Teachers remain the central figures in education

Khan explained that AI tools like Writing Coach are structured intentionally. “It’s more like collaborating with an editor, not generating essays for students”, he said.

Apple Siri, Gemini, and ChatGPT: A Bigger AI Ecosystem

Gemini’s influence now extends beyond Google.

In January 2026, Apple confirmed that Gemini will power the next generation of Siri from iOS 26.4. While Apple will continue using ChatGPT for certain knowledge-based queries, Gemini will handle advanced conversations and web-based reasoning. It means Apple users will soon be able to use the free SAT practice exams with Siri. 

The Ongoing Debate: Help or Hindrance?

AI’s role in learning remains under scrutiny.

AI tools offer speed and personalisation, but educators are still worried about reduced critical thinking. Platforms like Khan Academy aim to address this by using AI as support, not automation.

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Conclusion 

Google’s free SAT practice exams on Gemini mark a big step toward democratizing education. Combined with Khan Academy integrations, Google Workspace tools, and Apple’s Siri revamp, AI is becoming foundational. For students in the UAE and beyond, this could redefine how college prep and learning itself are approached.

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