Do kindergarten admissions include standardized testing?

The word “testing” sounds scary, but don’t picture tiny desks and No. 2 pencils. Most schools don’t give kindergartners actual standardized tests. Instead, they might do a short, playful assessment with blocks, puzzles, or simple questions to see how your child thinks, listens, and interacts. Some private schools use screening tools like the WPPSI or KBIT, which sound intense but are age-appropriate and usually one-on-one. Others stick to observation-based visits that feel more like preschool playdates. Either way, no studying required. Just make sure your child is well-rested and has had a snack. Hangry kids rarely show off their best side when asked to identify a triangle.