What are CAT4 Levels
Each CAT4 Level test is tailored to students’ cognitive abilities within a specific age range.
Each level of CAT4 focuses on different developmental stages, ensuring that the assessment aligns with the student’s cognitive abilities and learning needs.
- CAT4 levels are different test forms.
- A level marks the test grade. For example, Level A is for year 4.
- The CAT4 Test has 10 different levels stretching from levels X-G.
We will review all CAT4 Levels with dedicated practice tests & tips.
All CAT4 Levels with Practice Tests
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
Best CAT4 Level X Practice Tests
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 A Structure and Time Frame
| CAT4 Component | Duration | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Figure Classification | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Figure Matrices | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Classification | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Analogies | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Number Analogies | 10 minutes | 18 questions |
| Number Series | 8 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Analysis | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Recognition | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
CAT4 Level A Year 4 Practice Test
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 B Structure and Time Frame
| CAT4 Component | Duration | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Figure Classification | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Figure Matrices | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Classification | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Analogies | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Number Analogies | 10 minutes | 18 questions |
| Number Series | 8 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Analysis | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Recognition | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
Best CAT4 Level B Year 5 Practice Test
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 C Structure and Time Frame
| CAT4 Component | Duration | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Figure Classification | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Figure Matrices | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Classification | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Analogies | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Number Analogies | 10 minutes | 18 questions |
| Number Series | 8 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Analysis | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Recognition | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
CAT4 Level C Year 6 Practice Test
Free CAT4 Level C Practice Test PDF
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 D Structure and Time Frame
| CAT4 Component | Duration | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Figure Classification | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Figure Matrices | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Classification | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Analogies | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Number Analogies | 10 minutes | 18 questions |
| Number Series | 8 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Analysis | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Recognition | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
Best CAT4 Level D Year 7 Practice Test
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 E Structure and Time Frame
| CAT4 Component | Duration | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Figure Classification | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Figure Matrices | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Classification | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Analogies | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Number Analogies | 10 minutes | 18 questions |
| Number Series | 8 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Analysis | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Recognition | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
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 F Structure and Time Frame
| CAT4 Component | Duration | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Figure Classification | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Figure Matrices | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Classification | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Analogies | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Number Analogies | 10 minutes | 18 questions |
| Number Series | 8 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Analysis | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Recognition | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
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
CAT4 Level G Structure and Time Frame
| CAT4 Component | Duration | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Figure Classification | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Figure Matrices | 10 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Classification | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Verbal Analogies | 8 minutes | 24 questions |
| Number Analogies | 10 minutes | 18 questions |
| Number Series | 8 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Analysis | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
| Figure Recognition | 9 minutes | 18 questions |
CAT4 Levels In the UAE
You can also read our CAT4 exam in the UAE guide.
| CAT4 Level | Grade | Year |
|---|---|---|
| X | 1 | 2 |
| Pre-A | 2 | 3 |
| A | 3 | 4 |
| B | 4 | 5 |
| C | 5 | 6 |
| D | 6 | 7 |
| E | 7 | 8 |
| F | 8 / 9 | 9 / 10 |
| G | 10 / 11 | 11 / 12 |
As a retired educator, I have a profound understanding of the CAT4 exam, thanks to years of training thousands of pupils. As an English and Math teacher, I have worked in international schools in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and helped students prepare for the CAT4 and MAP tests as a tutor.