Frequently asked questions

Choosing, paying, taking the test and using your result

Choose an assessment, pay, take it online and download your score report and certificate. Practice questions stay available if you want to try the interface first.

Which assessment should I take?

Choose the assessment that matches where you are now. Foundations and University Entry are for secondary and university-entry stages. Undergraduate Benchmark and Graduate Launch are for university study and the move into work. Postgraduate Readiness and Professional Leadership are for postgraduate and early-career professional stages.

How much does an assessment cost?

Each assessment has a one-time USD price. Your price is based on your country of residence at registration. The assessment, scoring, score report and certificate are included. Card country, institution location and IP address are not used to set the price.

How long does it take?

Duration depends on the assessment, from 60 minutes for Foundations to 110 minutes for Professional Leadership. Each assessment page shows the exact time. A shorter free practice form is also available so you can try the interface first.

How do I pay?

After you create an account, choose an assessment and pay once by card through Stripe Checkout. Your price is the catalogue price for your country of residence. The score report and certificate are included.

How does the online test work?

After payment you start from your dashboard on a tablet or computer. A timer counts down while you answer. You can move between questions, flag items and submit when you finish. If time runs out, the test submits automatically. Phones can be used for practice, not the scored assessment.

When will I receive my result?

Objective items are scored automatically after you submit. Your result is published in your account, usually within seconds. You can then download the score report and certificate.

How is the test scored?

Objective items are scored automatically after you submit. You receive an overall score, a percentage and competency scores. Score labels describe performance on that assessment.

What does my score mean?

Your overall score and percentage show how you performed on that GlobalPass+ assessment. Competency scores show performance by measured category.

What do I receive after completing it?

You receive an overall score, a competency breakdown, a downloadable PDF score report and a verifiable GlobalPass+ certificate. The certificate records the assessment you completed and the result you achieved.

How do I download my certificate?

Open the result in your account and choose Download Certificate or Download Score Report. Certificates also appear under My certificates.

How can someone verify my certificate?

Each certificate includes a credential ID and QR code. Anyone can open the verification page, check the status and confirm the signature. Detailed results stay private unless you share them.

Can I retake an assessment?

Yes. After at least 30 days you can buy a new attempt. A retake uses a different form where one is available, keeps your original result, and is charged at the current price.

Can I practise first?

Yes. A free practice form is available for each pathway so you can try the interface and timing before you buy. Practice does not replace the scored assessment and does not issue a certificate.

Are accommodations available?

Yes. Candidates can request extra time or eligible breaks. Font size and high contrast are always available in the test console.

How does Global Index ranking work?

The GlobalPass Score is your result on the 300–900 scale. The GlobalPass Index is a separate, optional ranking of published scores. Global rank is your place across all eligible published results. Continent rank is your place within that region. Assessment rank is your place among candidates on the same pathway. A published profile may include your display name, country, optional university, assessment, GlobalPass Score and those public ranks. Postgraduate Readiness and Professional Leadership stay private.

How do I opt into or out of rankings?

Use your result page, or Profile and security. Opting in publishes eligible results. Withdraw to remove your public entry immediately. Open appeals and integrity holds stay off the Index until they are resolved.

What does my certificate show?

GlobalPass+ certificates record the assessment completed and the result achieved.

How is my information protected?

Results stay in your account unless you share them. Public verification shows only appropriate certificate facts such as name, assessment, score where permitted, issue date and status. If you opt into the GlobalPass Index, the public profile may include display name, country, optional university, assessment, GlobalPass Score and ranking. Email, date of birth and identity documents are not shown on the public verification page.

Support questions: helpdesk@globalpassplus.com.