SSAT
The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is a multiple-choice test administered by the Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSATB) to students in grades 3-11 to help determine placement into independent or private elementary, middle and high schools in the United States.
The SSAT is administered on three levels:
| Elementary Level | For students in grades 3-4 applying for grades 4-5 |
| Middle Level | For students in grades 5-7 applying for grades 6-8 |
| Upper Level | For students in grades 8-11 applying for grades 9-12 |
Test Format
| SECTION | TIME ALLOWED FOR ELEMENTARY LEVEL | TIME ALLOWED FOR MIDDLE & UPPER LEVEL |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative (Math) | 30 minutes | 30 minutes each for two sections |
| Verbal | 20 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Reading | 30 minutes | 40 minutes |
| Writing Sample | 15 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Experimental | / | Unscored |
What we offer:
- English - Upper Level
Through review of SSAT past papers, and other at-level SSAT reading materials, students will become familiar with the test format, as well as strategies on how to approach each test section. Verbal question types covered are: synonyms, antonyms, verbal analogies (or word relationships). Reading Comprehension question types covered are: main idea, direct reference, inference, and words-in-context. The Writing Sample section will be covered topically as the essay is not graded.
- Mathematics - Middle Level
This course is designed to prepare students for the quantitative section of the SSAT Middle Level test, which is taken by students from grades 5-7. The test consists of 2 sections, each containing 25 multiple-choice questions. The test lasts 30 minutes. This course reviews the major topics commonly found in the SSAT Middle Level test. Students will also be equipped with test-taking strategies in order to achieve maximum success on their test.
- Mathematics - Upper Level
This course is designed to prepare students for the quantitative section of the SSAT Upper Level test, which is taken by students from grades 8-11. The test consists of 2 sections, each containing 25 multiple-choice questions. The test lasts 30 minutes. This course reviews the major topics commonly found in the SSAT Upper Level test. Students will also be equipped with test-taking strategies in order to achieve maximum success on their test.
Private Lessons and Camps are also available. Please call 2577 7844 (Main campus) / 2718 3000 (Kowloon campus) or submit an online enquiry form for more details.
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