KS2 SATs
National tests in reading, maths, and grammar, punctuation and spelling at the end of primary school in England. Results go to your child's secondary school.
UK · US · Canada · International
Exams we prepare for
One to one preparation for the tests and exams that shape your child's next step, from primary school checks to university entrance. Each exam lists the subjects it covers, so you can see exactly what your child's teacher will work on.
United Kingdom
How we teach families in the UK
11+
Entrance exams for grammar schools and many independent schools, usually covering English, maths, verbal reasoning and non verbal reasoning. Also tests: verbal and non verbal reasoning.
Common Entrance & ISEB pre tests
Entrance assessments for independent senior schools: the ISEB Common Pre Test, usually taken around Year 6 or 7, and Common Entrance exams at 13. Also tests: verbal and non verbal reasoning.
GCSE & IGCSE
The main qualifications at 16 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and widely taken in international schools. GCSEs are graded 9 to 1.
- Maths
- English
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Further maths
- English literature
- Computer science & coding
- French
- Spanish
- Economics
A level
Usually three subjects studied over two years. Universities make offers based on predicted and final A level grades.
- Maths
- Further maths
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Economics
- English literature
- Computer science & coding
National 5 & Highers
Scotland's main school qualifications. National 5s are usually taken in S4 and Highers in S5, and universities use Highers for offers.
United States
How we teach families in the US
Gifted & talented tests
Tests such as the CogAT, NNAT and OLSAT used to place children in gifted and talented programs. They focus on reasoning as much as school knowledge. Also tests: verbal, quantitative and non verbal reasoning.
State tests
Annual state assessments such as the STAAR in Texas and the Regents exams in New York, covering reading, math and science.
SSAT & ISEE
Admission tests for private and independent schools in the US and Canada, covering verbal skills, reading, math and a writing sample. Also tests: verbal reasoning.
SHSAT
The entrance test for New York City's specialized high schools, with an English language arts section and a math section.
SAT & ACT
College admission tests used by many US universities, also taken by students in Canada and elsewhere who are applying to the US.
AP exams
College level courses and exams taken in high school, offered across the US and in many Canadian schools. Strong scores can earn college credit.
- Calculus
- Statistics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- English literature
- Computer science & coding
- Economics
- Spanish
- French
Canada
How we teach families in Canada
EQAO & OSSLT (Ontario)
Ontario's provincial assessments in reading, writing and math, and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test needed to graduate.
Alberta PATs & Diploma exams
Provincial Achievement Tests in Grades 6 and 9, and Diploma exams in Grade 12 courses such as Math 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 and English 30.
BC Graduation Assessments
British Columbia's graduation numeracy assessment and literacy assessments, required to graduate.
Quebec Ministry exams
Uniform exams set by Quebec's Ministry of Education, including mathematics, science and languages, that count towards the secondary school diploma.
CAT4 & gifted assessments
Reasoning tests such as the CAT4, used by many school boards and private schools for gifted identification and admission. Also tests: verbal, quantitative and non verbal reasoning.
Waterloo math contests
The University of Waterloo's math contests, from Gauss to Euclid, taken by students across Canada and valued by competitive university programs.
DELF French diplomas
Official French language diplomas, popular with French immersion and core French students in Canada.
- French
SSAT & ISEE
Admission tests for private and independent schools in the US and Canada, covering verbal skills, reading, math and a writing sample. Also tests: verbal reasoning.
SAT & ACT
College admission tests used by many US universities, also taken by students in Canada and elsewhere who are applying to the US.
AP exams
College level courses and exams taken in high school, offered across the US and in many Canadian schools. Strong scores can earn college credit.
- Calculus
- Statistics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- English literature
- Computer science & coding
- Economics
- Spanish
- French
International
IB (PYP, MYP & Diploma)
The International Baccalaureate, taught in international schools worldwide and in many UK, US and Canadian schools. The Diploma is taken at 16 to 18.
GCSE & IGCSE
The main qualifications at 16 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and widely taken in international schools. GCSEs are graded 9 to 1.
- Maths
- English
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Further maths
- English literature
- Computer science & coding
- French
- Spanish
- Economics
A level
Usually three subjects studied over two years. Universities make offers based on predicted and final A level grades.
- Maths
- Further maths
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Economics
- English literature
- Computer science & coding
DELF French diplomas
Official French language diplomas, popular with French immersion and core French students in Canada.
- French
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