Guide to the CAT4 Test

CAT stands for Cognitive Ability Test; it is one of the world’s most widely use cognitive ability tests and it is used in schools to understand developed ability and academic potential.

The CAT4 is used by some independent schools as a part of their admissions process. This assesses a candidate’s verbal, non-verbal, mathematical, and spatial reasoning ability and academic potential. UK independent Prep Schools also use the CAT4 tests as a data point to guide Senior School conversations with parents. This is because of its resemblance to the entry Pre-Tests.