Purchasing Requirements

The tests listed in this catalogue are carefully developed assessment instruments that require specialized training to ensure their appropriate professional use. Eligibility to purchase these tests is therefore restricted to individuals with specific training and experience in a relevant area of assessment. These standards are consistent with the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing and with the professional and ethical standards of a variety of professional organizations (please see Qualification Levels).

Pearson Canada Assessment Inc. is committed to upholding these standards, and we reserve the right to require additional evidence of each purchaser's qualifications. Pearson Canada Assessment Inc. has the sole right to determine whether a purchaser is qualified and according to which classification. In addition, Pearson Canada Assessment Inc. retains the right to withhold or withdraw approval for test purchase where there is evidence of violation of commonly accepted testing practices or any of the Terms and Conditions of Purchase.

Note: No tests are sold for self-guidance, nor to any individual or organization engaged in testing and counselling by mail. Test users must agree to guard against the improper use of our tests in order to retain the right to purchase those tests. To protect their security and value, tests and scoring keys must be kept in locked files or storage cabinets accessible only to authorized personnel. Test materials may not be resold or otherwise distributed. Customers wishing to purchase tests for homeschoolers should refer to the section entitled "Rules Governing Sale of Materials to Various Categories of Purchasers" under Terms and Conditions of Purchase.

Depending on the qualification levels assigned to the product(s) being ordered, the order must also include the following information to qualify an individual, organization, or agency for test purchase:

Qualification Level Purchasing Requirements

For Level(s)

Purchasing Requirements

For
All Levels

Name, address, and phone number of purchasing organization or agency
Completed Qualifications Form

Note: If you have a current account with Pearson Canada Assessment Inc. and have already qualified to purchase A-, B-, or C-level products, it is not necessary to complete another Customer Registration Form (PDF). However, Pearson Canada Assessment Inc. reserves the right to require its customers to submit a Registration Form each time an order is placed.

Agency or organization's official purchase order number OR
Official letterhead signed by the person authorized to purchase OR
(If ordered by an individual:) Verification of licensure or certification by an agency recognized by Pearson Canada Assessment Inc. to require training and experience in a relevant area of assessment consistent with the expectations outlined in the 1985 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.

In addition, please provide the following:

Qualification Level Purchasing Requirements
For Level(s)	Purchasing Requirements
For A Level	No additional requirements
For B, Q1, Q2 Levels	Verification of a Master's-level degree in Psychology or Education or the equivalent in a related field with relevant training in assessment OR Verification of membership in, or certification by, a professional association recognized by Pearson Canada Assessment Inc. to require training and experience in a relevant area of assessment consistent with the expectations outlined in the 1985 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. OR Verification of degree or license to practice in a field related to the test being purchased. OR Verification of supervisor in a related field. If the products being purchased are for the assessment and development of human resources: They may be purchased by human resources managers, personnel managers, and consultants who are: employed by a business or industrial firm using tests for selection, promotion, job analysis, and training and development; and trained in issues regarding tests and measurements. The order must be placed by the human resources manager who is responsible for the administration of the tests, and the tests may only be used to test applicants or employees of the organization placing the order. Registration is required.
For C Level	Verification of a PhD-level degree in Psychology or Education or the equivalent in a related field with relevant training in assessment OR Verification of licensure or certification by an agency recognized by Pearson Canada Assessment Inc. to require training and experience in a relevant area of assessment consistent with the expectations outlined in the 1985 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.