Stanford 10
Available year-round for grades K–12, the Stanford 10 is nationally standardized and meets most state requirements. (Check state requirements before ordering.) The achievement test is untimed and in full color.
Choosing the Right Test Grade
If you will be testing and postmarking tests for return on or before July 31, test for the grade your student has finished or will finish soon.
August 1 or later, test for the grade your child just started or will be starting.
Paper/Pencil Tests
BJU Press is now offering Stanford 10 paper/pencil with Pearson's scoring services. Please read Test Details carefully to see how this will affect your testing experience before ordering. Contact BJU Press at testing@bjupress.com to get your account set up to administer tests.
Results Timeline: Approximately 6–8 weeks after materials arrive back at BJU Press. Please be aware that third-party scoring may cause delays beyond BJU Press’s control. Rush processing for faster results is not available with Stanford paper/pencil due to the nature of out-of-house scoring.
If you need faster results, scores for Iowa Assessments paper/pencil are typically available in 2–4 weeks, and testing results for Iowa Assessments Online will continue to be available in just 2 business days.
Online Tests
Your student will need the following to complete the online test:
- Mac or Windows computer*
- Pearson lockdown browser downloaded
- An on-site adult (18 or over) proctor
- Scratch paper and pen or pencil
Technical Requirements
The following steps can be completed before or after ordering but must be done prior to testing:
- Run a systems check on your device
- Download Lockdown Browser Instructions (PDF)
- Take the Stanford 10 online sample test (if you haven’t done so already).
- Download and print the Testing Log. The log includes approximate times and will allow you to keep track of testing progress on test day.
Test Details
The Stanford 10 covers a wide range of skills and knowledge. For a full list of subtests and testing times, please see our Stanford 10 Schedule.
Stanford 10/OLSAT® 8 tests have restrictions (embargoes) in certain states (areas subject to change).
Test Administrator Qualifications for Paper/Pencil Tests
It is critical that the publisher's guidelines for administering the tests be followed precisely—please review the test administrator qualifications. For help locating a tester or for the tester application, please visit our Test Administrator support page.
The Otis-Lennon School Ability Test® (OLSAT®) is an hour-long abilities test available year-round for grades K–12. This test, which assesses developed reasoning and problem-solving abilities, is offered only in combination with a Stanford Achievement Test. It provides separate scores for both verbal and nonverbal reasoning/learning abilities.
Results include:
- Norm-referenced scores: Scaled Score, Grade Equivalent, Stanine, and National Percentile Rank
- Graphed achievement percentiles
- Content cluster skills evaluations
- Score interpretation brochure
- Skills performance ratings
- Lexile© Framework for Reading for grades 1–12
Sample Results:
Sample Stanford 10 Student Report (PDF)
Select your testing days from the testing calendar below. Testing takes place over two consecutive days.
Although students may log in as soon as 9 a.m. Eastern time on test day, students should log in no later than noon Eastern time and begin the last subtest before 4 p.m. Eastern time.
Students move through each subtest at their own pace.
Times below are in Eastern Time (ET). View the testing calendar in your local time zone during checkout.
The Stanford test is a 2-day assessment.
Fall Testing, Grades 4–12
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Grades 4–8
- August 6 - 7, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- August 27 - 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- September 17 - 18, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- October 15 - 16, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- November 12 - 13, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- December 3 - 4, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Grades 9–12
- August 13 - 14, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- September 3 - 4, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- October 1 - 2, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- October 29 - 30, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- November 19 - 20, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- December 10 - 11, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm