CAT4 Level Finder X–G
Find your child’s CAT4 level in 10 seconds.
Select your school system and year/grade to get the correct level — with the matching guide and a free practice PDF.
- Works for UK Year, US Grade, IB and more
- Based on recommended CAT4 year groups
What are CAT4 levels?
CAT4 levels (X–G) are simply different test forms for different age bands. They do not describe your child’s ability level — they help the school choose the right version of the test.
Why parents get confused
- Different systems, same ages: UK Year ≠ US Grade ≠ IB year labels.
- Schools say “CAT4 level”, but parents search by year/grade.
- “Year” can mean different things across countries and schools.
How to avoid mistakes (simple)
- If you have a CAT4 report, use the level code shown there (X–G).
- If you don’t, pick your country/system + year/grade in the level finder above.
- If you’re unsure, choose the current school year and confirm using the typical age.
Once you know the level, open the matching level guide and download the free practice PDF for that exact level. Go to the level finder
Find Your Child's CAT4 Level
Choose a school system and year/grade to instantly discover the recommended CAT4 test level.
CAT4 Level Finder
CAT4 Level X Year 2
CAT4 Level X or CAT4 Year 2 is designed for students aged 6 to 7.
Internationally, the CAT4 Level X is taken in the 1st grade.
This is a pen-and-paper exam.
This level focuses on assessing the cognitive abilities relevant to their developmental stage.
Assessing cognitive skills at young ages can be tricky, as children develop them differently.
In most cases, the CAT4 Level X test is used by teachers to understand the student level and not for cognitive assessment.
GL assessment did a great job presenting a simple, kid-friendly format that should be accessible to everyone in the age group.
The components include:
- Words
- Shapes
- Numbers
- Figures
CAT4 Level X Structure and Time Frame
The test covers 2 parts:
- Figures – 12 min
Word – 10 min - Numbers – 10 min
Shapes – 11 min
CAT4 Level Y Year 3
CAT4 Level Y or CAT4 Year 3 is designed for students aged 7 to 8.
Internationally, the CAT4 Level Y is taken in the 2nd grade.
This is a pen-and-paper exam.
This level focuses on assessing the cognitive abilities relevant to their developmental stage.
Assessing cognitive skills at young ages can be tricky, as children develop them differently.
In most cases, the CAT4 Level Y test is used by teachers to understand the student level and not for cognitive assessment.
GL assessment did a great job presenting a simple, kids-friendly format that should be accessible to everyone in the age group.
The components include:
- Words
- Shapes
- Numbers
- Figures
CAT4 Level Y Structure and Time Frame
The test covers 2 parts:
- Figures – 12 min
Word – 10 min - Numbers – 10 min
Shapes – 11 min
CAT4 Level A Year 4
CAT4 Level A or CAT4 Year 4 is designed for students aged 7 to 9.
Internationally, the CAT4 Level A is taken in the 3rd grade.
This level focuses on assessing the cognitive abilities relevant to their developmental stage.
This is an online assessment.
The test is timed.
The CAT4 Level A test consists of 8 tests.
The components include:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
CAT4 Level B Year 5
CAT4 Level B or CAT4 Year 5 is designed for students aged 8 to 10.
Internationally, the CAT4 Level B is taken in the 4th grade.
This level focuses on assessing the cognitive abilities relevant to their developmental stage.
This is an online assessment.
The test is timed.
The CAT4 Level B test consists of 8 tests.
The components include:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
CAT4 Level C Year 6
CAT4 Level C or CAT4 Year 6 is designed for students aged 9 to 11.
Internationally, the CAT4 Level C is taken in the 5th grade.
This level focuses on assessing the cognitive abilities relevant to their developmental stage.
This is an online assessment.
The test is timed.
The CAT4 Level C test consists of 8 tests.
The components include:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
CAT4 Level D Year 7
CAT4 Level D or CAT4 Year 7 is designed for students aged 10 to 12.
Internationally, the CAT4 Level D is taken in the 6th grade.
This level focuses on assessing the cognitive abilities relevant to their developmental stage.
This is an online assessment.
The test is timed.
The CAT4 Level D test consists of 8 tests.
The components include:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
CAT4 Level E Year 8
CAT4 Level E or CAT4 Year 8 is designed for students aged 11 to 13.
Internationally, the CAT4 Level E is taken in the 7th grade.
This level focuses on assessing the cognitive abilities relevant to their developmental stage.
This is an online assessment.
The test is timed.
The CAT4 Level E test consists of 8 tests.
The components include:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
CAT4 Level F Year 9 Year 10
CAT4 Level F or CAT4 Year 9 is designed for students aged 12 to 15.
Internationally, the CAT4 Level F is taken in the 8th and 9th grades.
This level focuses on assessing the cognitive abilities relevant to their developmental stage.
This is an online assessment.
The test is timed.
The CAT4 Level F test consists of 8 tests.
The components include:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
CAT4 Level G Year 11+
CAT4 Level G or CAT4 Year 11+ is designed for students aged 14 to 17.
Internationally, the CAT4 Level G is taken in the 10th to 11th grades.
This level focuses on assessing the cognitive abilities relevant to their developmental stage.
This is an online assessment.
The test is timed.
The CAT4 Level G test consists of 8 tests.
The components include:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
Your CAT4 Level Journey
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