SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENTS

1 in 5 students experience learning and/or classroom behaviour difficulties. For some, challenges persist despite quality teaching and intervention, leaving schools and families unsure of next steps.

Long waitlists and high private costs can delay access to assessment, impacting student learning, wellbeing and funding eligibility.

Assessment Options

OUR ASSESSMENT SOLUTION

Psychs in Schools delivers flexible, school‑based assessments that are practical, collaborative and funding‑ready.

No Rigid Packages: Assessments tailored to each student and school context

School‑Embedded Model: Provisional Psychologists placed on site

Supervised Provisionals: Overseen and signed off by Senior Psychologists

Collaborative Approach: Planned with teachers and families, grounded in classroom data

Assessment Options

Psychs in Schools offer fast access to assessments, a cost-effective alternative to private services, and high-quality support delivered by well-supervised provisional psychologists. Backed by highly experienced supervising psychologists with extensive expertise in school-based assessment, we ensure rigorous clinical oversight and best-practice standards. Our clear, actionable reports help schools secure funding and create real, measurable change for students.

    • ~3 hours per student

    • Cognitive & adaptive functioning

    • Parent consultation and feedback

    • Support for DIP documentation.

    • 7–13 hours per student

    • Fully individualised assessment

    • Cognitive, adaptive, academic, emotional & behavioural functioning

    • Diagnostic assessments available (excluding autism)

    • Reports suitable for DIP Pathways 1, 2 & 3, NCCD.

    • Up to 12 assessments

    • On‑site provisional psychologist 2 days per week

    • Cost‑effective, scalable school solution

    • Removes external waitlists and recruitment burden.

Funding Considerations

While funding outcomes cannot be guaranteed, our reports are designed to align with DIP guidelines and evidence requirements.

Disability Inclusion Program (DIP)

Equity
Funding

Student
Wellbeing

Primary Welfare Budgets

Limited assessment placements available for Semester 2, 2026.

Get in touch if you are interested in one of our Assessment options at your school.

Contact us at info@psychsinschools.com or reach out to our
Business Operations Manager, Jen Lyons, on 1800 157 168.

Frequently asked questions

  • Brief assessments: Cognitive testing and teachers perspective of adaptive functioning (Vineland).

    Comprehensive assessment: Cognitive testing (e.g. WISC), adaptive functioning testing (Vineland), academic achievement (e.g. WIAT), behavioural observations, semi structured interviews, questionnaires related to activity levels, behaviour, social emotional functioning.

    • Clear, evidence‑based reports

    • Practical recommendations for:

      • Classroom adjustments

      • Individual Learning Plans

      • Behaviour support

      • Family communication

      • Documentation aligned to:

        • NCCD

        • Disability Inclusion Program (DIP)

        • NDIS (where appropriate).

  • Yes, we have therapy packages available. Schools can opt to add 2 x brief assessments per semester.

    Contact us for package and pricing information.

  • One-Off Brief assessments start from $600.
    One-Off Comprehensive assessments start from $2,600.

    If your school has a high need for assessments, we can provide a Provisional Psychologist on-site. They can work at your school two days per week for one semester. They will have a capacity of up to 12 assessments.

    Please contact us for pricing.

  • Once the referral is submitted, we will aim to triage within a week.