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P. A. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Admissions 2026 – 2027

Competency Level Test

Understanding the unique learning behaviour, basic skills, and personal potential of every prospective learner

Our Assessment Philosophy

Designed to Understand, Not to Intimidate

“These tests are designed on various levels to assess their basic skills, knowledge and understanding of various subjects. It is a sincere endeavour to form a deep understanding of the diverse needs and learning behaviour of prospective learners.”

Academic Levels

Assessment Structure by Class

Each assessment is age-appropriate, thoughtfully structured, and conducted in an encouraging atmosphere where children can comfortably demonstrate their strengths.

Foundational Years • Pre-KG, LKG & UKG

Stay-and-Play Interactive Session

A warm, informal stay-and-play session where the child's readiness for school, social interaction, and motor engagement will be assessed thoroughly in an inviting, stress-free setting.

✦School readiness & social responsiveness
✦Gentle verbal & physical motor observation
✦Playful, reassuring environment with educators

Classes I & II • Primary Foundation

Literacy, Phonics & Numeracy Assessment

Designed to assess the fundamental knowledge of young learners relating to phonics, letter recognition, numbers, shapes, and early expressive literacy skills.

✦Phonics, letter sounds & word formation
✦Basic numeracy, counting & spatial shapes
✦Interactive reading readiness and comprehension

Classes III to VIII • Middle School Progression

Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) & Written English

A comprehensive Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) paired with written English, evaluating logical reasoning, linguistic competence, and conceptual grasp across standard disciplines.

✦Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) assessing logic & reasoning
✦Written English evaluation (grammar & expression)
✦Applied problem-solving and critical thinking

Classes IX to XII • Secondary & Senior Secondary

Subject-Specific Cognitive Ability Test (CAT)

Advanced Cognitive Ability Test (CAT) customized to the prospective student's elective stream and choice of subjects (Science, Commerce, Humanities).

✦CAT aligned with chosen academic stream
✦Subject-specific analytical & aptitude metrics
✦Academic alignment for CBSE board rigour
Admissions Support

Schedule Your Child's Assessment

Dates for tests and interactions are scheduled upon enrollment form submission. Reach out to our admissions team for scheduling queries.