Guide · Entrance tests
What is
UKiset?
UKiset is an online entrance test that many UK independent schools use to assess applicants from overseas. It measures reasoning and English, and schools use the results alongside their own exams and interviews. This guide explains what it involves for a student in Singapore.
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01 / What it measures
The parts of the test.
| Part | What it measures |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial reasoning, based on GL Assessment's CAT4 （to be confirmed） |
| English | Reading and English proficiency （to be confirmed） |
| Writing | A short piece of writing sent to schools （to be confirmed） |
Reasoning
- What it measures
- Verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial reasoning, based on GL Assessment's CAT4 （to be confirmed）
English
- What it measures
- Reading and English proficiency （to be confirmed）
Writing
- What it measures
- A short piece of writing sent to schools （to be confirmed）
The format can change. Always check the official UKiset site (opens in a new tab).
02 / Who takes it
Who it is for.
- Students applying from outside the UK to schools that ask for UKiset （to be confirmed）
- Results are sent to the schools the family chooses; each school decides how to use them
03 / From Singapore
For Singapore families.
Where and how Singapore students sit UKiset: （to be confirmed）.
Schools that use UKiset usually ask for it before their own exams or interviews, so the date is worked back from each school's registration deadline. Because Singapore's local school year starts in January and UK years start in September, first check which UK year group your child is applying for — see the application timeline.
04 / Preparing
How to prepare.
- Know the formatPractise each question type so the format holds no surprises.
- Build English and mathsReasoning tests reward a broad vocabulary and confident number skills, which take time.
- Practise to timeTimed practice in the weeks before the test.
05 / Questions
About UKiset.
Is UKiset a pass or fail test?
No. Schools see the results and decide how to use them alongside their own assessments.
Can my child take it more than once?
（to be confirmed）
Do all UK schools use UKiset?
No. Check each school's admissions requirements.
About this article
- Written by
- （to be confirmed）
- Reviewed by
- （to be confirmed）
- Last updated
- 2026-10-28
Sources
- UKiset — official site (opens in a new tab)ukiset.com
- GL Assessment — CAT4 (opens in a new tab)gl-assessment.co.uk
Plan your preparation.
Tell us the schools you are considering and your child's year.