The SSAT should be taken by students in the 6th grade or above who want to apply to independent schools.
Many schools require the test as part of the admissions procedure.
If you do not know the schools to which you are going to apply you should take the test. If you do know, ask them if this test is necessary. Plan to take the test as soon as possible . Test dates can be found on our SSAT Test Dates page. Regular registration for the SSAT closes three weeks before the test date.