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School Counsellor assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Emotional Intelligence82%
Interpersonal Skills74%
Decision-Making68%
Verbal Reasoning64%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of reasoning and workplace skills.

The School Counsellor template combines Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills, Decision-Making, Verbal Reasoning. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

4tests40minutes43questions in total

01 · 15 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Emotional Intelligence

Shows how accurately candidates read emotion and intent in other people.

  • Recognising emotions
  • Understanding responses
  • Managing interactions

02 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Interpersonal Skills

Shows how candidates handle disagreement and build working relationships.

  • Working relationships
  • Understanding others
  • Managing interactions

03 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Decision-Making

Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action.

  • Evaluating options
  • Weighing information
  • Choosing a response

04 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Verbal Reasoning

Shows how accurately candidates understand written information and what follows from it.

  • Reading comprehension
  • Evaluating statements
  • Drawing conclusions

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore careful records, clear communication and sound judgement.

You receive a result for each included test: Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills, Decision-Making, Verbal Reasoning. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

A short Verbal Reasoning question, set around preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects. It shows the kind of thinking the School Counsellor assessment measures.

School Counsellor: preparing a timetable update and checking who it affectsWorkplace example

Read the passage: Every pupil referred to the counselling service is offered an initial meeting within two weeks. Pupils who do not attend the initial meeting are contacted once more before the referral is closed.

Which statement must be true based on the passage alone?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the School Counsellor assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Emotional Intelligence, Verbal Reasoning; workplace situations in Interpersonal Skills, Decision-Making. It brings together evidence about careful records, clear communication and sound judgement, giving you areas to explore when preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore practical application. Ask how they would verify the information and communicate a change to the people affected.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Emotional IntelligenceExplore how they would recognise a colleague’s concerns and respond constructively.
  • Interpersonal SkillsExplore how they would address a disagreement and keep a working relationship productive.
  • Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
  • Verbal ReasoningAsk them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my School Counsellor vacancy?

Yes. Start with Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills, Decision-Making, Verbal Reasoning, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Emotional Intelligence to explore recognising emotions. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical School Counsellor work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Emotional Intelligence, Verbal Reasoning; workplace situations in Interpersonal Skills, Decision-Making online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on preparing a timetable update and checking who it affects to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Emotional Intelligence included?

Shows how accurately candidates read emotion and intent in other people. Explore how they would recognise a colleague’s concerns and respond constructively. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this School Counsellor assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 40 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills, Decision-Making, Verbal Reasoning separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your School Counsellor selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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