Functional Skills Diagnostic Tests
Pass Functional Skills offer both maths diagnostic tests and English diagnostic tests free of charge. Our Initial Assessments are designed to identify each learners’ current level, allowing us to suggest the most appropriate course for them to be enrolled on. Our Subject Knowledge Assessments discover gaps in learners’ knowledge and highlight to you, as the training provider, areas for improvement.
Interested in free functional skills diagnostic tests for your organisation?
Maths Diagnostic Tests
We offer functional skills maths diagnostic assessments. These bespoke assessments indicate a learner’s current level of knowledge and suggest areas for focused study.
English Diagnostic Tests
Pass Functional Skills also provide English diagnostic tests which assess your cohort’s strengths and weaknesses in preparation for their functional skills assessments.
Maths & English Initial Assessment
Access our functional skills diagnostic assessment for free. Our free Initial Assessment will give you as a training provider insight into your learners’ existing knowledge level.
Personalised Learning Plans
Pass Functional Skills provides Subject Knowledge Assessments which are designed to identify specific areas for further improvement and generate a personalised learning plan.
Best Diagnostic Assessments
Pass Functional Skills offers all training providers an initial functional skills diagnostic assessment free of charge. This will determine each of your learner’s current skill level and suggest to you an appropriate course to enrol them on.
Our Subject Knowledge Assessments then identify specific gaps in each learner’s knowledge that will require further improvement before they sit their exams.
The information highlighted by the Subject Knowledge Assessment is then used to produce bespoke learning plans for each of your learners.

Maths & English Initial Assessments
Functional Skills diagnostic tests are essential tools for evaluating learners’ competencies in maths and English, facilitating tailored educational pathways. The Initial Assessment serves as the starting point in this diagnostic process. It evaluates a learner’s overall proficiency, determining their current level—such as Entry Level, Level 1, or Level 2. By analysing responses to a series of strategically weighted questions aligned with the functional skills curriculum, this assessment provides a comprehensive overview of the learner’s abilities. The results guide educators in recommending the most suitable courses, ensuring that learners embark on study programs that match their existing knowledge base.
Subject Knowledge Diagnostics
Following the Initial Assessment, the Subject Knowledge Assessment (SKA) offers a more detailed analysis of a learner’s strengths and areas for improvement within specific topics. This assessment delves into particular subject matter, identifying which areas the learner has mastered and which require additional focus. The insights gained from the SKA enable the creation of individualized learning plans, directing learners to concentrate on topics that need further development. This targeted approach enhances the efficiency of the learning process, ensuring that educational efforts are concentrated where they are most needed.
Free Diagnostic Tests FAQs
We offer multiple maths diagnostic assessments here at Pass Functional Skills. Our initial maths diagnostic tests are designed to suggest to you the most appropriate course for each of your learners. Our Subject Knowledge Assessments will then highlight to you and your teachers areas of improvement for each individual learner, as well as for your cohort as a whole.
Pass Functional Skills offer both English and maths diagnostic assessments completely free of charge. You can register on behalf of your organisation here or contact us if you have any further questions.
Of course! Our team are always happy to help with any queries that you may have. You can contact us via telephone or email or book a demo with one of our team to see our platform in action!
If you would like to learn more about our functional skills diagnostic assessments then you can either read more here or book a demo with our team!
To access the free diagnostic assessments, simply register on our platform. Once registered, you’ll have unlimited access to both the Initial Assessment and the Subject Knowledge Assessment for all your learners.
Yes, our diagnostic assessments cater to both maths and English learners. They are designed to evaluate proficiency in each subject, helping to identify current levels and areas requiring improvement.
Our diagnostic assessments are aligned with the National Standards for Adult Literacy and Numeracy, meeting the ESFA’s requirement to assess learners’ current levels. They generate personalized learning plans and provide data exportable in formats suitable for ESFA compliance.
Yes, our functional skills software integrates seamlessly with popular e-portfolio systems like OneFile and other learner management software, facilitating smooth data management and progress tracking.