IDAT: International Diagnostic and Admission Test

IDAT is pleased to announce that Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is now using the IDAT Concise for admissions purposes.

The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is part of a network of high-quality day and residential schools providing exceptional international education grounded in the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The Academies seek to develop future leaders with the skills, knowledge and ethical foundations to enact positive change in their communities and the world. Students from diverse backgrounds are admitted on merit, with financial support available to ensure access for all accepted learners. Through rigorous academics, intercultural understanding and leadership development, the Academies prepare young people to thrive in a rapidly changing global society and contribute meaningfully to sustainable development.

IDAT is pleased to announce our first partner from Cyprus. Lumio Private School is a not-for-profit international school located in Acheleia, Paphos, Cyprus. Lumio offers a bespoke international curriculum for Grades 1–5, underpinned by accreditation as a Cambridge International School. Lumio is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10) and Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) and is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School.

Opened in September 2024, the school is officially licensed by the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. It's 6.8-hectare campus features modern classrooms, science and IT labs, and dedicated spaces for arts and sports. The Lumio maintains a strong emphasis on wellbeing, creativity, and community engagement.

We look forward to working with this amazing team!

IDAT is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dalton School Hong Kong. DSHK is non-profit primary and secondary school providing student‑centered, progressive education in Hong Kong, based on the Dalton Plan that empowers independent and collaborative thinkers. A fully immersive dual‑language (English/Mandarin) curriculum anchors learning throughout the community, which includes miniDalton (playgroup) and Little Dalton (kindergarten) as precursors. They are situated on the Stubbs Road campus on Hong Kong Island and are excited to present a seamless educational journey from preschool to secondary.

IDAT is please to announce a new partnership in 2026! We are excited to be working with BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School.
BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is an inclusive, coeducational English-language day and boarding school serving the internationally-minded community of Germany’s capital region. An International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, BBIS is fully authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to teach three IB programmes (the IB Primary Years Programme, the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme) covering the 3 to 19 age range.

We are very pleased to announce a new strategic collaboration between IDAT and UCL, focused on advancing research on AI literacy. It is an exciting milestone for IDAT and AI for Education.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how people learn, work, and participate in society, there is a growing need for research that moves beyond technical proficiency to address the social, ethical, and educational dimensions of AI. This collaboration brings together academic expertise and international perspectives to explore what it truly means to be AI literate in a rapidly evolving world.

The partnership will support research on responsible AI literacy by drawing on UCL’s world-leading academic resources across computer science, artificial intelligence, and education. Through this interdisciplinary approach, IDAT and UCL share a commitment to producing rigorous, socially grounded research that can inform education, policy, and public understanding of AI.

Looking ahead, in 2026 IDAT will also launch a new assessment initiative, IDAT for AI. This project will be designed to assess students for entry into an AI literacy programme that fosters essential AI understanding, strengthens practical innovation and problem-solving skills, and helps identify students with strong potential in artificial intelligence and related fields.

We look forward to a fruitful 2026 for IDAT and the continued development of AI literacy worldwide.

IDAT is pleased to announce that Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland, New Zealand will now partner with IDAT to assess incoming students from overseas to support their admissions processes. We look forward to working with this prestigious independent girls' school, whose academic record stands for itself.

IDAT is pleased to announce that another Tenby school has joined the IDAT family. Joining Tenby Schools Penang, TTenby Schools, Setia Eco Parkwill also be using the IDAT for admissions assessments.

We are exited to add another ISP school to our IDAT network.

Tenby Setia Eco Park has a highly acclaimed team committed to developing every child's skillset and ambition so that they build a foundation for lifelong learning and skills for success. Their students achieve the highest grades which is a true reflection of Tenby SEP's rigorous learning standards and dedication.

IDAT is excited to announce that in 2025/2026, HKIS will be using the IDAT Concise for admission for their secondary school students.

We look forward to continuing our partnership with this amazing school.

IDAT is very excited to announce that we are now recognised by the Queensland Department of Education for international applicants as proof of English Language level. We are excited to work with the Sunshine State!

https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/attachment/ISP-entry-and-course-requirements-standard.pdf

IDAT is excited to announce that Firbank Grammar School with campuses in Brighton and Sandringham, Victoria now accepts the IDAT: International Diagnostic & Admissions Test. Firbank Grammar School provides exceptional education and incredible opportunities for their students. The Brighton campus caters for all girls from ELC to Year 12 with Boarding, whereas the Sandringham junior campus is Coeducational.

We're pleased to be working with such an amazing team.