Curriculum Agnostic
IDAT maps to multiple international curricula including the IB, British, American, and others so that no student is favored due to where they were previously educated.
Effortless Admissions Testing Inside Your Checklist
The International Diagnostic and Admissions Test (IDAT) is a revolutionary global test for students of all ages from around the world.
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Find the Right Fit Students
IDAT provides the most comprehensive student overview of any test for international schools and helps you choose students that are the right fit for your school.
Better Support Families
The full picture of each applicant provided by the IDAT allows you to know what support students and their families will need to be successful at your school, before admitting every student.
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Designed for Modern Admissions
Continuously Updated Test
Every 3 Months
Questions on the IDAT are randomised from a large pool. No student will receive the same test twice. The test is updated on a rotating basis every 3 months, so the material is always fresh, up-to-date and relevant for modern schools.IDAT helps students to prepare so that there are no ‘unknowns’ about the test, as the IDAT seeks to accurately portray not only proficiencies but also how well a student can prepare and study for a test. As our security is onerous, we provide schools with the assurance that only the student registered to take the test is participating on test day without assistance, aid or unfair advantage.
State-of-The-Art Technology
3D Avatar Interview in English
The interview is conducted by an avatar, and the whole video will be recorded while the student answers the questions. Not only can schools get a bechmark of where the student is at compared to global curricula, but they can also get to know the student by watching the video interview and recorded talking to a digital avatar that ‘gets to know’ the student. This allows IDAT to assess speaking skills and listening comprehension while allowing the new schools to see the attitude, demeanour and energy of each student in a non-threatening environment.
Why Choose IDAT
The Most Comprehensive Test
For schools looking at more than language for admissions, this is the test to use. The IDAT tests English and ESL, mathematics, logic and a global knowledge component for which students can study and prepare for. In addition to this, there is a character self-assement for students which demonstrates to future schools a student’s view on such attributes as Communication, Risk-taking and Empathy.
IDAT Concise
Economical, Effective and Reliable
The IDAT Concise is a way of offering an accurate snapshot of a student’s abilities and attitudes for the purposes of admissions and diagnostics. In this era of growing internationalism, our world is more interconnected than ever, students are global citizens and yet it is increasingly difficult for schools to select students which align with their mission and vision while also thoroughly meeting their learning needs. As a branch of the International Diagnostic & Admissions Test (IDAT), the IDAT Concise is designed to meet the needs of schools who are looking for an economical, effective and reliable student assessment tool to inform their admission and enrolment evaluations or to support student learning strategies.
Suitable for All Ages
The IDAT test varies in complexity and format based upon age, ensuring that it can be used across your entire school. For Stage 6, IDAT also offer an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme option which goes further than the standard test by also evaluating critical thinking skills in terms of ability to analyse, reflect and express critical thought.
Stage 01
- Year 1-2 (UK)
- Kindergarten-Year 1 (USA)
Stage 02
- Year 3-4 (UK)
- Year 2-3 (USA)
Stage 03
- Year 5-6 (UK)
- Year 4-5 (USA)
Stage 04
- Year 7-8 (UK)
- Year 6-7 (USA)
Stage 05
- Year 9-10 (UK)
- Year 8-9 (USA)
Stage 06
- Year 11-12 (UK)
- Year 10-11 (USA)
Test Sections
Inside the IDAT: A Holistic Assessment
IDAT evaluates students across four key areas—English, Mathematics, Global Knowledge, and Character—to give international schools a deeper, data-informed understanding of every applicant.
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Assesses grammar, vocabulary, writing, and reading comprehension, while innovative avatar-based speaking and listening simulate authentic conversations, testing communication, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.
Mathematics
Students answer 14–24 multiple-choice math questions covering algebra, geometry, statistics, and problem-solving. On-screen calculators support applicable tasks, ensuring comprehensive assessment of mathematical knowledge and application.
Global Knowledge
Tests logic, history, geography, and science. Logic shows cognitive strengths; content sections assess knowledge, study skills, and memory through worksheets and structured evaluations.
Character
Students self-assess creativity, collaboration, risk-taking, and communication through multiple-choice and ranking activities. Results highlight executive skills, generating positive profiles that help schools understand individual strengths.
OpenApply and IDAT Integration
OpenApply integrates with IDAT so your applicants can register for the IDAT test, and view the results, directly within the application checklist. This provides a seamless experience for parents as they move through your application process.