IDAT: International Diagnostic and Admission Test

IDAT is pleased to be a sponsor of all the wonderful educational leadership and opportunities that COBIS - Council of British International Schools provides! ❤️

IDAT is now on 6 continents! The International Diagnostic & Admissions test is secure, globally available and comprehensive for COBIS schools: https://www.idat.org/

IDAT: International Diagnostic and Admission Test

IDAT is pleased to announce that Gold Coast Christian College now accepts the IDAT as proof of levels and abilities for international student applicants. Gold Coast Christian college is dedicated to shaping young minds and hearts in the light of Christian principles.

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IDAT is pleased to announce that All Saints Anglican School on the Gold Coast, Australia now accepts the IDAT for consideration of admissions for their international applicants. All Saints Anglican School is one of Queensland, Australia's leading co-educational day schools for students from Pre Prep to Year 12 with outstanding reputation for high quality schooling both within Australia and internationally.

IDAT is pleased to announce that St Laurence's College - official in Brisbane now accepts the IDAT for consideration of admissions for their international applicants. St Laurence's College is an all boys Catholic school centrally located in South Brisbane, with a rich and proud history of academic, sporting, and cultural excellence.

IDAT is pleased to announce that Brisbane Boys' College (BBC) now accepts the IDAT for consideration of admissions for their international applicants. BBC is a first tier GPS boys school located in Toowong, five kilometres from Brisbane City. The College is built on 122 years of tradition and history, producing Gentlemen of Honour who go on to make a positive impact on our world.

A full house with 400 participants for the Tintern Grammar & IDAT: International Diagnostic & Admissions Test Scholarship information night. We’re so pleased to work with such an amazing school which supports excellence, caring and community engagement.

Thank you to NEAS Australia for having me speak at the HSP event! It was a great event in Brisbane hosted by Study Queensland!

IDAT is pleased to announce that Wesley College in Melbourne now uses the IDAT to assess their students in-school to further support students to achieve their individual potential. The richness, breadth and depth of a Wesley education provides unparalleled opportunities for students to discover their passions and nurture their talents. Students choose Wesley because of its strong reputation, excellent academic results, outstanding student care, and tailored in house English Language Preparation Program.

IDAT is pleased to announce our new partnership with Tara Anglican School for Girls in Parramatta, NSW Australia. As one of Australia's leading independent day and boarding schools, Tara Anglican School for Girls is a specialist in girls' education and has an outstanding reputation for preparing young women to achieve in a dynamic world.

We are excited to work with this prestigious and successful school.

In a world that is in chaos, IDAT supports educational opportunities for all.

IDAT is pleased to announce a new partnership with Strathcona Girls Grammar

One hundred years after the first girls walked through the gates of Strathcona, much has changed. The school’s core mission, however, has remained the same – to empower girls to become confident, capable and compassionate leaders. Strathcona will now use the IDAT to assess and support their EAL/D students. IDAT is so pleased to work with this amazing school and its team of incredible educators.

Wonderful to be at COBIS - Council of British International Schools ! With King's InterHigh

IDAT is pleased to announce a new partnership, and our first in South America, with Colegio Gran Bretaña. CGB is a highly prestigious private, co-educational international day school (Nursery – Year 13) situated in very peaceful and attractive surroundings in the north of Bogota. We look forward to supporting their admissions teams and students!

IDAT was so pleased to be an exhibitor at the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools, School Leaders conference in Vancouver this past week! There was a buzz of innovation and leadership in the room and Colin Kane was proud to represent IDAT and meet so many amazing people. Congratulations to our winner of the Moet & Chandon, Kristal Bereza of Meadowridge School!

IDAT is pleased to announce a new partnership with Sias International School, the first international school in Henan province.

This beautiful new school is located near Beilong Lake in the Zhengdong New District of Zhengzhou, Sias International School (Sias IS) sits at the “center of heaven and earth”. We look forward to working together!

https://thekoalanews.com/international-school-admissions-change-maker-the-idat-story/

Thank you to the Koala News for the spotlight article!

International School Admissions Change-Maker: The IDAT Story IDAT: The International Diagnostic & Admissions Test announced an agreement last month with International Schools Group (ISG) in Saudi Arabia. ISG

In a world divided in so many ways, IDAT encourages us all to accept one another’s differences, end violence & oppression, and learn to move forward with appreciation & gratitude. Education is key to changing the world and its trajectory of division.

IDAT is pleased to add another school to our community! Notre-Dame International High School is now accepting the IDAT with their international applications. We are very excited to work with Emilie Champeix and her team at Notre-Dame International High School
Notre-Dame International High School is a day and boarding American international program offered by the French school Notre Dame Les Oiseaux in the Paris Metropolitan Area in France. This is a joint project of Notre-Dame “Les Oiseaux” and Nacel France. The program offers an exciting opportunity to learn the French language and culture while attending an American and international academic program taught in English.

Wishing all the strong amazing women in Education a Happy International Women’s Day!

IDAT is pleased to announce our new partnership with Pinewood American International School, in Thessaloniki, Greece. Pinewood offers a challenging U.S. standards-based, college-preparatory curriculum within the framework of the International Baccalaureate PYP, MYP, and DP and Advanced Placement AP offerings.

We are so excited to work with the wonderful team at Pinewood.

IDAT is so very pleased to announce the appointment of Suzette Parlevliet to our Academic Integrity Council. Suzette is an incredibly well-known and respected leader in international schools.

Suzette Parlevliet is Co-founder and Experience Director at [Yellow Car], the world's leading experience strategy training and consultancy firm for schools. With a background in hospitality management, she worked at the International School of Brussels for nearly a decade, where she oversaw the school’s brand development, communication strategy, web design, content production and, ultimately, the schools' family experience. Today, Suzette brings expert insight and supports school leaders design and implement experience strategy in ways that demonstrate impact across the organisation.

So much fun with the ‘Ready. Set. Go Admissions!’ Workshop COBIS - Council of British International Schools Marketing & Admissions Workshop at Deira International School in Dubai today. Amazing participation, lots to learn and just a really fun time!

Loving our visit to Dubai with yesterday’s workshop with event with OpenApply at Bloom World Academy and now COBIS - Council of British International Schools Marketing & Admissions conference at Deira International School

IDAT is pleased to announce our new partnership with St Paul's Grammar School in Sydney’s Greater West. Student applying to St Paul’s can now submit their applications with an IDAT test for consideration for admissions. With traditions of excellence and inclusivity, St Paul's Grammar has a long history of academics and student leadership. They are recognised as one of the foremost schools in Western Sydney.

IDAT is pleased to announce a new partnership with Osaka YMCA International School in Osaka, Japan. OYIS is the only International Baccalaureate continuum school in Osaka City, teaching more than 300 students comprising 34 nationalities. They offer the IB’s Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). This means they can provide students with the perfect pathway from preschool through to Grade 12. They provide a high-quality, international education to students from around the world.

IDAT is excited to be headed to Dubai for the OpenApply Admissions event and COBIS - Council of British International Schools Marketing and Admissions Conference! See you soon!

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone who loves school admissions and supporting students! ❤️♥️🩷

IDAT would like to thank Aleksandr Voninski, Ed.D, Dr Patrick Pheasant and Scott Spragg for their service, advice and input into the IDAT on the IDAT Academic Integrity Council for the last 3-4 years. These experts in international education have provided invaluable insights and opinions that have helped IDAT reach the successes we have achieved.

The Academic Integrity Council assists the IDAT Executive team to carry out its vision of assessing the whole child to enhance teaching, learning and admissions for all schools and students. The AIC is committed to upholding the vision to achieve excellence, fairness and reliability in diagnostic and admissions testing for students across the globe.

Stay tuned for news of new members to the AIC as we look for fresh voices from experts across the globe.

We continue to thank Alison Taylor and Jim Tognolini for their support and continued input on the AIC.

IDAT is pleased at announce a new partnership with International Schools Group (ISG), Saudi Arabia, who will begin to use the IDAT Concise for their overseas admissions assessments. International Schools Group (ISG), operates five individual schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: American School Dhahran, British School Dhahran, ISG Dammam, ISG Jubail American School, and Sara Village School (SVS).

ASD, ISG Dammam and ISG Jubail offer the American curriculum, while BSD and SVS offer the National Curriculum for England. American School Dhahran and ISG Jubail are both authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

All five ISG schools are fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and are members of the Council of International Schools. Additionally, British School Dhahran and Sara Village School are accredited by British Schools Overseas. These accreditations are accepted and recognized throughout the world.

ISG students represent over 50 nationalities and our highly qualified teaching staff meets the needs of our diverse student population.

Happy International Day of Education to all of our wonderful partners, teachers, students, schools and agents! IDAT is so pleased to be a part of a global community that is changing the future.