What is harkness test?

The Harkness Test is an overseas test that mainly originated in the United Kingdom. It is an achievement and aptitude test that assesses a student's subject knowledge and academic ability. The test is designed to measure a student's potential learning ability to cope well with academic demands. The test format includes multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and essay questions focused on the student's recent school curriculum. It is administered to students in Grades 9-11 by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). The Harkness Test is commonly used by American boarding schools as a standardized measure of academic ability for international students.