Standardized Testing at TASIS

ACT

The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. It is currently administered by the ACT, a nonprofit organization of the same name. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning. It also offers an optional direct writing test.

ACT has rolling registration for the current academic year. We offer the computer-based ACT. Students can register for the exam up until the deadline listed below.

21-22 Administration Dates: 

September 11, 2021
Registration deadline: August 13, 2021

October 9, 2021
Registration deadline: September 10, 2021

December 11, 2021
Registration deadline: November 5, 2021

22-23 Administration Dates:

October 22, 2022

February 11, 2023

PSAT

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the United States.

This test is not required by any universities for admission; it is optional at TASIS.

21-22 Administration Dates:

October 16, 2021
Registration Deadline: September 12, 2021

22-23 Administration Date:

October 15, 2022
 

SAT

The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. There are two sections to the test: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math. As of June 2021, the SAT no longer offers SAT Subject tests or the optional essay section of the SAT. 

Registration for the SAT opens approximately six weeks prior to the exam date. Our test center will appear full until that time. 

21-22 Administration Dates: 

October 2, 2021
Registration Deadline: September 3, 2021

December 4, 2021
Registration Opens: October 21, 2021
Registration Deadline: November 4, 2021

March 12, 2022
Registration Opens: January 27, 2022
Registration Deadline: February 11, 2022

Note: Due to a change in Swiss regulations and TASIS safety protocols, test takers and proctors will not be required to wear masks during the exam. Individuals who choose to wear masks are encouraged to do so. 

May 7, 2022
Registration Opens: March 24, 2022
Registration Deadline: April 8, 2022

22-23 Administration Dates: 

October 1, 2022

December 3, 2022

March 11, 2023 (digital SAT)

May 6, 2023 (digital SAT)

Note: In Spring 2022, the Collegeboard announced that international test centers will move to the digital SAT in full starting in Spring 2023. For more information, please visit their website. 

Duolingo is an English proficiency test that is offered online through a student’s personal computer and it is accepted by almost all US universities. The College Counseling Department recommends that all students for whom English is not a first language sit an online Duolingo exam by the end of Grade 11. 

The International English Language Testing System is for study, migration, or work, for UK universities specifically. Your ability to listen, read, write and speak in English will be assessed during the test. IELTS is graded on a scale of 1-9. The College Counseling Department recommends that all students for whom English is not a first language, who are applying to a UK university, sit an IELTS exam. 

21-22 Administration Dates: 

October 30, 2021
Registration Deadline: September 27

March 26, 2022
Registration Deadline: March 10

22-23 Administration Dates: 

October 29, 2022

TOEFL is the Test of English as a Foreign Language that is accepted by some universities, but given it is not accepted in the UK for visa purposes, the College Counseling Department recommends students sit an IELTS test instead of a TOEFL. There is no need to sit both exams.

21-22 Administration Dates: 

October 23, 2021

November 20, 2021

Note: As of Spring 2022, TASIS will no longer administer the TOEFL exam on campus. Students who need to take this exam for university admission should speak with their college counselor and/or potential universities to determine alternative testing options or find a different test center. 

The Secondary Schools Admissions Test is a standardized test focused on verbal, math, and reading skills for entrance into secondary education institutions.

21-22 Administration Dates: 

November 13, 2021

February 26, 2022

Note: As of Fall 2022, TASIS will no longer administer the SSAT exam on campus. Students who need to take this exam are encouraged to find a different SSAT test center and/or work with their potential schools to determine the requirements for admission. 

For students who are applying to other secondary schools and need an invigilator for an entrance exam, we recommend those students directly with their prospective institutions to learn more about their process and requirements. If an invigilator is not provided/organized by that institution, then the TASIS Test Coordinator may be able to organize invigilation for those exams. Email testcoordinator@tasis.ch with information about the school, entrance exam requirements, and testing process to get started.