Psychological assessment may focus on identifying an emotional difficulty that a person might be struggling with, assisting in the formulation of an accurate psychiatric diagnosis, or determining a person’s current level of intellectual or neurocognitive skill. The findings may then be used to make decisions regarding their school, work or family life and assist in formulating the most effective manner in which to address the areas for growth identified.

This information may then be used to guide occupational or scholastic interventions or for psycho-legal purposes. It is of utmost importance that the purpose of the assessment be clarified before the process is undertaken.

Career assessment is a service that we render to Grade 9 learners that must choose subjects for their Grade 10 year. By evaluating the learner’s aptitude against the normative scores of his/her peer group, we provide guidance in choosing suitable subjects that might aid their academic progress.

Tertiary studies are expensive and families can hardly afford to fund studies, that the learner/student loses interest in halfway through. Career assessment is thus also done for Grade 11 learners (and older – sometimes adults) to provide guidance for planned studies or career choice. This assessment not only relies on the learner’s aptitude, but also includes a personality and interest evaluation. Link to the learner’s academic progress, aptitude, personality and interest are valuable in providing a holistic view of the learner’s career/study choices.