When are standardised tests carried out?
Schools are required to use standardised tests at three identified stages during your child’s
time at primary school:
• English-medium schools are required to implement standardised testing in English
reading and maths during the period May/June for all children in 2nd, 4th and 6th
classes with effect from 2012 onwards
• Irish-medium schools are required to implement standardised testing in Irish reading,
English reading and Mathematics during the period May/June for all children in 2nd,
4th and 6th classes with effect from 2012 onwards.
Many schools use standardised tests in other classes too.