What is the Initial Assessment?
The initial assessment (IA) is a short test that will assess your knowledge and help work out which level of course will suit you best. It contains a variety of questions of varying difficulties.
Below is a rough guideline of what your initial level means.
| IA Score | Recommended Course Level | Extra Context |
| 0.9 or below | Entry Level 3 | The learner’s score suggests limited prior knowledge. They may require additional support to work through the resources. |
| Between 0.9 and 1.5 | Level 1 | The learner has an understanding of key concepts but lacks in-depth knowledge of the subject. Learners scoring towards the higher end of this range may not need to complete the full Level 1 course before being ready for the exam. |
| Above 1.5 | Level 2 | The learner is ready for Level 2, demonstrating a good understanding of key concepts and readiness to develop them further. Learners scoring 2.5 or above may be prepared to sit the exam without completing the full course. |
How to take the initial assessment
1. This student has sat the English initial assessment but not the maths.
2. You can see that they have been recommended to take the level 2 English course.
3. To give the maths initial assessment a go, click 'Start the Maths Initial Assessment'
4. Click on Start Initial Assessment and complete all the questions to see what level you are starting at.
