Assessment Fees
Fees vary according to the type of assessment, please refer to the tables below.
Full Diagnostic Assessment
Charges for a full diagnostic assessment and report, using the Woodcock Johnson IV and / or KeyMaths-3 diagnostic kits, are shown in the table below. A reduced fee is offered to SPELD NZ members.
Assessments for dyslexia or dyscalculia (only) typically take one full day or two mornings. An assessment for both dyslexia and dyscalculia (combined) requires one and a half days, or three mornings.
Assessment (full) |
Tests Administered |
Fee (2025) |
Fee (2025) SPELD |
| Dyslexia and/or Dysgraphia | WJIV Cognitive, Oral and Achievement test batteries | $800 | $750 |
| Dyscalculia | WJIV Cognitive and Oral test batteries, and KeyMaths-3 | $800 | $750 |
| Dyslexia and Dyscalculia | WJIV Cognitive, Oral and Achievement test batteries, and KeyMaths-3 | $1000 | $900 |
| Special Assessment Conditions (SAC)* | WJIV Cognitive, Oral and Achievement test batteries | $800 | $750 |
| *Special Assessment Conditions in the form of a reader, writer, or extra time for exams, may be granted by NZQA where a student has an identified learning disorder. | |||
SPELD may be able to help cover assessment costs in cases of financial hardship. Further information is available here.
Alternatively, your child's school may be able to submit an application for funding to either the Scott Fund Trust or the JR McKenzie Fund. Please refer to the following links for additional information:
Screening Assessments - Dyslexia or Dyscalculia
A dyslexia screening assessment usually takes about two hours. The diagnostic assessment tests cognitive ability, literacy skills, memory, and processing speed. The results include a 'dyslexia index' that shows how closely the results match a dyslexic profile, along with a summary of individual strengths and weaknesses. For more information on screening for a Specific Learning Disorder (SLD),please refer to this link.
A dyscalculia screening assessment also takes about two hours. The diagnostic assessment measures non-verbal reasoning ability, short-term working memory, and includes various tests to determine the likelihood of dyscalculia.
Assessment (screening) |
Tests Administered |
Fee 2025 |
| Dyslexia | GL Assessments Dyslexia Portfolio and Raven's Educational SPM+ & MHV | $175 |
| Dyscalculia | Steve Chinn's diagnostic tests and Raven's Educational SPM+ | $175 |
| Dyslexia and Dyscalculia combined | As above | $250 |
Maths Proficiency Assessment
The KeyMaths-3 assessment - on its own - is not designed to diagnose dyscalculia. Instead, it measures maths skills in three main areas: basic concepts, calculations, and applied maths. The score analysis report highlights gaps in mathematical knowledge that can be addressed by a school or tutor. Assessments usually take about three hours.
Assessment |
Tests Administered |
Fee 2025 |
| Maths proficiency | KeyMaths-3 | $300 |