CPAT for Schools

The global standard for measuring teaching talent

CPAT gives you objective, standardized data on teaching competency, so you can hire faster and train better.

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Trusted by 15,000+ schools globally

A scientific approach to pedagogy assessment

CPAT (Comprehensive Pedagogy Assessment of Teachers) is a standardized online assessment designed to evaluate teaching capability across 6 globally-aligned domains.

Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Technology
What to teach, how to teach it, and using technology to make it land.
Student Engagement
Keeping students with different needs curious, attentive, and actively involved.
Learning Environment
Building a classroom that is physically, socially, and emotionally safe for learning.
Learning Assessment and Data
Designing good assessments and using the results to guide teaching.
Ethics and Values
Professional conduct and the moral judgement that make teachers role models.
Teacher Growth and Professional Development
Continuing to learn, supporting peers, and growing in the role.

Duration

60min

Quick online test, respectful of teachers' time.

Questions

50MCQs

Situational judgment questions that test classroom decision-making.

Highly reliable

AIproctored

AI-Enabled Video Proctoring for 100% authentic results.

Benchmark

Global

Validated against international teaching standards.

Understanding CPAT Milestones

Instead of pass or fail, CPAT places every teacher at one of 5 clear growth milestones, so you know where they stand and what will help them grow.

Visionary Leader
Mastery beyond their own classroom. Ready to mentor peers and lead initiatives.
Advanced Specialist
Adapts to students in real time for high-impact results. Ready for demanding roles.
Skillful Practitioner
The professional benchmark. Reliably delivers structured, purposeful lessons.
Active Builder
Putting knowledge into practice with growing consistency. Thrives with regular mentoring.
Foundational Explorer
Building core routines and principles. Grows fastest with close support.

How Schools Use CPAT

For Recruitment

Stop interviewing the wrong candidates.

Hiring is expensive. Why spend hours interviewing candidates who don't have the fundamental pedagogy skills you need?

Candidates

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44 candidates

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KKiran PatelPrimary School6 October 2026Skillful Practitioner8 Oct 2026CompletedView Report

SShanaya MantriSecondary School6 October 2026Advanced Specialist7 Oct 2026CompletedView Report

MMeera IyerSecondary School6 October 2026Skillful Practitioner9 Oct 2026CompletedView Report

AAaliyah KhanMiddle School7 October 2026Visionary Leader9 Oct 2026CompletedView Report

DDiya PatelPrimary School7 October 2026Advanced Specialist10 Oct 2026CompletedView Report

AArjun DesaiPrimary School8 October 2026Skillful Practitioner10 Oct 2026CompletedView Report

RRohan VermaSecondary School8 October 2026Active Builder11 Oct 2026CompletedView Report

The Result

70%

Reduce your hiring workload by 70% and eliminate “bad hires” who look good on paper but fail in the classroom.

How it works

1Send CPAT to all applicants before the interview stage.
2Shortlist only candidates who meet your quality threshold for immediate interview.

For Professional Development

See where your teachers stand.

Give your teachers a clear picture of where they stand, and see where your departments sit across the six domains.

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Department × Domain skill map

Where each department sits on the 6 teaching domains.

School
DepartmentD1 ·
Curriculum and PedagogyD2 ·
Student EngagementD3 ·
Learning EnvironmentD4 ·
Assessment and DataD5 ·
Ethics and ValuesD6 ·
Teacher GrowthOverall Domain

Sciences8 teachersFEABASFEVLVLVL

Mathematics8 teachersABABFEABSPSPSP

English8 teachersABFESPASFEFESP

Humanities8 teachersFESPFEFEASASAS

Arts & PE8 teachersFEABFEFEABSPAB

FEFoundational Explorer

ABActive Builder

SPSkillful Practitioner

ASAdvanced Specialist

VLVisionary Leader

Domain strengths and weaknesses, teacher by teacher.

The Result

Higher teacher retention

and measurable improvement in classroom quality year-over-year.

What school leaders say

“The assessment focuses on skill application, which is lacking in traditional training. A valuable opportunity for those seeking to improve their skills through feedback.”
Geeta V.Director, Sriram Global School
“The assessment enables teachers' skill-assessment, improves their competency, and provides insights into global teaching practices.”
Dr S.Principal, SVDMS
“The assessment marks a shift in the educational space, giving teachers a chance to identify their competencies & connect with educators on a global scale.”
Archana S.Teacher Trainer, Delhi Public School
“The assessment is a great opportunity for educators to build their confidence & to grow & excel in their profession.”
Manisha W.Principal, Mega Mind School
“I highly recommend the assessment to all aspiring & practicing teachers. It will reignite your teaching passion & help you stay updated with the latest practices.”
Deepika J.Education Officer, S N Vidya Mandir School
“I am very excited. This is a very great concept at a very minimal cost. It gives you what you need to do to improve your teaching prowess.”
Farzana D.Executive Chairman, Crimson Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPAT and how does it work?

CPAT (Comprehensive Pedagogy Assessment of Teachers) is a standardized 60-minute online assessment that evaluates teaching capability across six globally-aligned domains. Teachers complete the assessment and receive detailed performance reports.

How long does the assessment take?

The CPAT assessment takes 60 minutes to complete and includes 50 multiple-choice questions designed to assess teaching competency across various domains.

Can CPAT be used for both hiring and training?

Yes, CPAT is designed to support both recruitment (pre-screening candidates) and professional development (showing your teachers where they stand, and you where each department sits across the six domains).

How are the growth milestones determined?

Growth milestones are determined through automated scoring and global benchmarking. Each teacher is placed at one of five milestones, from Foundational Explorer to Visionary Leader, in each domain and overall, based on their assessment results.

Is CPAT suitable for all grade levels and subjects?

Yes, CPAT is standardized for all grades, subjects, and curricula, making it applicable across diverse educational contexts.

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