Assessment
GL Assessments, CAT4 and DELF — international benchmarking from Reception to Year 6.
Progress you can see — and trust
SAIPS is proud to be the first school in Malawi to introduce internationally benchmarked assessment from Reception through to Year 6.
Alongside our own robust internal assessment, these external measures give parents a genuine, externally validated picture of their child’s progress — measured not just against classmates, but against leading schools in the United Kingdom and internationally.
| Assessment | What it measures | Who takes it |
|---|---|---|
| GL Progress Tests | End-of-year attainment in English, Mathematics and Science, benchmarked against UK pupils. | Reception – Year 6 |
| CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) | Verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial reasoning — how a child thinks and learns, and their potential. | Reception – Year 6 |
| DELF | Internationally recognised French language certification. | Selected year groups |
| Internal assessment | Ongoing teacher assessment, marking and feedback throughout the year. | All pupils |
How we use the results
Personalised teaching
Comparing CAT4 potential with attainment helps teachers spot where a child needs support or extra challenge.
Clear reports to parents
Results are shared with families so you understand your child’s strengths and next steps.
School improvement
Whole-school data shows us where our curriculum is strongest and where to improve.