SSAT Preparation Course
14 Hours + 2 Practice tests (including materials)
The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) is a standardized admissions test used by many unaffiliated independent schools, nonparochial Catholic schools, and boarding schools. It has two levels: Lower Level (candidates for grades 6-8) and Upper Level (candidates for grades 9-12).
Next class will commence on 5-Nov and it runs every Saturday. Enroll now!
Who should take the SSAT?
Students interested in attending private boarding schools, or independent secondary schools in the U.S., will need to take the SSAT. Admission officers will use SSAT score to judge the current and potential ability of the students to handle their school curriculum.How the SSAT works?
The test consist 5 areas testing verbal, quantitative (math) and reading comprehension abilities. It is a pencil-and-paper test, with essay and multiple choice sections.| Section | Length | Question Types |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | 25 Minutes | Argue or support one topic statement |
| Quantitative | 60 Minutes |
» 25 multiple choice (30 minutes) » 25 multiple choice (30 minutes) |
| Verbal | 30 Minutes | 30 synonym and 30 analogy questions |
| Reading Comprehensive | 40 Minutes | 40 questions based on approx. 7 passages |
Important Fact
A student may test on any or all of the SSAT administrations. SSAT will send official score reports only to those schools you designate. However, please note that, if you test multiple times within the current test year, your official school score reports will indicate that you have multiple scores on file.
A student may test on any or all of the SSAT administrations. SSAT will send official score reports only to those schools you designate. However, please note that, if you test multiple times within the current test year, your official school score reports will indicate that you have multiple scores on file.
Why Kaplan?
- Over 70 years of teaching test preparation experience, helping more than 3 million individuals globally achieve their educational and career goals through programs
- Fully-licensed training centre at convenient locations in Admiralty, Wan Chai and Mong Kok
- Qualified Experienced Teachers provide special attention to developing key verbal skills such as vocabulary and reading comprehension.
- Comprehensive Training Program prepares students to excel in all areas of the exam. For example, reading comprehension targets the understanding of reading materials and Math instructions are strategically based.
- Invaluable Strategies will be taught to improve students’ scores in verbal reading comprehension and the math sections.
- Exclusive Study Materials are given to students where they will be able to access test taking strategies, practice questions and a lot more….
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How to Register for the SSAT?
You can register online at www.ssat.org at any time or mail/fax a completed registration form to SSAT by the regular registration deadline.-
SSAT International Test (Hong Kong)
US$215 to be taken on the preset International Test Dates (5 per year). -
SSAT Flex Test (Hong Kong)
Institute of International Education administers the SSAT in Hong Kong. If the student is unable to take the SSAT on a regularly scheduled date, IIE-HK can help arrange a Flex test for the student. (www.iie-hongkong.org) US$215 SSAT test fee, plus HK$1,400 administrative fee to Institute of International Education.
