UKiset for Schools

Candidates register online for UKiset. A test is arranged locally for the student – UKiset has a large network of test centres worldwide, and will endeavour to find an appropriate test centre location for every candidate. For those who prefer not to travel or would rather take the assessment where they are, online invigilation is also available.

The candidate chooses which schools they would like to send their results to. Within 48 hours of the test taking place the UKiset profile report is sent to you, and the family/academic agent. School choices can be made either before the test takes place or after the results have been generated.

UKiset is a single, comprehensive evaluation of an applicant’s academic potential and English skills. It provides a level playing field for students applying to your schools from anywhere in the world – regardless of their previous academic experience. By asking overseas applicants to sit UKiset, we will send student profiles (with results) directly to your admissions teams, fully marked, with standardised scores comparing the candidates against British students and British independent school students.

The reasoning tests (powered by Durham University’s CEM assessments) focus on learning potential rather than learned knowledge – helping you identify the most suitable candidates for your school. The Cambridge English assessment provides an internationally recognised language score with equivalent scores to the IELTS scale.

For more information and/or a demonstration, contact UKiset enquiries@ukiset.com

The enormous benefit for families is that UKiset is a single assessment that can be used to apply to multiple schools. Before UKiset, student would have to prepare for and sit unique tests for every school they applied for – this could mean hours of preparation and testing over a number of weeks.

Also, UKiset can be sent to schools prior to registering with them. Th­is means that applying for competitive places at selective schools becomes much cheaper – as families only pay registration fees at the schools where their child has a chance of gaining a place.

Through using UKiset to assess an applicant’s learning potential and English, you (the school), have an independent, internationally-recognised evaluation to base your admissions decision on. You may wish to advise a family on additional English support or tutoring; guide the family towards more realistic school choices; or help them aim for the very best school. UKiset provides the evidence to back up this decision and advice.

Some 270+ UK independent schools have received UKiset Profiles since its launch. ­This number includes a wide range of school types and different ways of using UKiset. Some (around 30%) insist that all overseas pupils provide a UKiset profile. Others (around 40%) use it as part of their admissions process, or for specific parts of the world. UKiset does not specify how you use the information, but can support schools in extracting the most from profiles, and alleviate assessment strain on admissions teams.

UKiset has test centres worldwide – especially within capital and major cities. However if you want to know about your local area and what options are available send UKiset an email and they will discuss what options are available. Sometimes it is possible to arrange for the candidate to sit the test at their current school if there is not another test centre available locally.

Alternatively, UKiset is now offering online invigilation, so there is no need for candidates to travel to take the assessment. Please contact the UKiset team for more information.