Standardised testing

Students plan their own testing calendar, and it is the students themselves need to register for the tests, attend the tests and report scores to colleges/universities/organisations. 

If it appears than any testing agency (College Board, TOEFL, IELTS, etc) has made some error, we strongly recommend you contact the representatives of that organisation immediately and make them aware of the mistake.

Students are responsible for sending standardised testing scores directly from the testing agency. VIS will not send these materials as part of the supporting documents.

The PSAT, SAT, ACT, IELTS,  TOEFL, and Duolingo English test are not necessarily entrance exams to colleges and universities. Additionally, there are many other standardised tests and entrance exams. Research is required.

When should you sit for these exams (if applicable to you)?

• PSAT: ​​

  • PSAT 8 and 9: When you are in Grade 8 and/or 9 (October)

  • PSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQT: When you are in Grade 10 and/or 11 (October)

• SAT: You can sit for these test more than once. Our recommendation is to sit for it (for the first time) in the second term of Grade 11, and for a second time at the beginning of grade 12 (if necessary).

• ACT: You can sit for these test more than once. Our recommendation is to sit for it (for the first time) in the second term of Grade 11, and for a second time at the beginning of grade 12.

• IELTS UKVI (Academic): During grade 11 or 12.

• TOEFL: During grade 11 or 12.

• Duolingo English Test: During grade 11 or 12.

Some of the most common standardised tests