Monica Bolocan, psiholog
Bucharest · Assessments in English

Clear answerswhen school isharder than itshould be

Psychological and psychoeducational assessment for children at British‑curriculum schools in Bucharest. It is carried out in English and reported to the standards your child's school and examination board require.

PhDDoctor in Psychology
LicensedClinical & educational psychologist
EQF 7The Open University, UK
Does this sound familiar?

Bright child, puzzling school reports

Most parents who contact me say the same thing: something doesn't add up. If you recognise several of the situations below, an assessment can usually show you why (and, more importantly, what to do about it).

01Reading or spelling lags well behind everything else your child can do and say.
02Homework takes hours, ends in tears, and the results still don't show it.
03Teachers describe a capable child who is “not applying themselves” or “daydreaming”.
04Classwork is fine, but timed tests and examinations go badly every time.
05The school has suggested SEN support, or has asked you for a formal report.
06Worry, low mood, anger or withdrawal have started to shape your child's day.
The assessments

Two kinds of assessment, one question: what does this child actually need?

01 – Learning & schoolPsychoeducational assessmentWhy reading, writing, maths or attention are hard, and what will help in the classroom. It also produces the evidence schools and awarding bodies ask for, for an IEP and for access arrangements.What is included→02 – Development & wellbeingClinical & neuropsychological assessmentFor difficulties with attention, behaviour, mood, anxiety or friendships. It supports diagnosis and treatment planning for neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions, including ADHD and autism.What is included→
How it works

Five steps, three to four weeks

1
First conversationA free call or exchange of messages, so you can tell me what is worrying you and we can agree whether an assessment is the right step, and which one.
2
History & questionnairesA detailed developmental and school history with you, plus standardised rating scales completed by parents and, with your consent, teachers.
3
Testing sessionsOne or two sessions of two to three hours, in English, with breaks. In my experience, most children find it far less daunting than they expected.
4
Feedback meetingWe go through the findings together, in plain language, before the written report, so you can ask every question you have.
5
Written reportA full report in English, in the format schools and examination officers expect, with recommendations you can act on immediately.
Dr Monica Bolocan
“Every assessment I write has to answer one question: what does this particular child need on Monday morning?”

Dr Bolocan carries out all testing, scoring, interpretation and report writing personally (none of it is delegated), using the most recent editions of well-established psychometric instruments.

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What you receive

A report the school can actually work with

It is written to the evidence standards of international schools and awarding bodies, so nobody has to ask you for it again in two years' time.

01Your child's learning profileStandard scores, percentile ranks and plain-English descriptions for every subtest. Strengths first, then the areas where your child needs support.
02Recommendations for the classroomSpecific, practical targets your child's teachers and SEN team can build into an IEP or SEN Support Plan.
03Evidence for access arrangementsIn the format required for IB, Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel and AQA applications, in line with current JCQ and SASC guidance.
04A baseline for progress, and onward referralA reference point for measuring progress, and a clear recommendation when medical, therapeutic or multidisciplinary input is needed.
Common questions

Before you get in touch

Is the assessment carried out in English?+

Yes, entirely. Testing, observation, scoring, interpretation and the written report are all in English, and results are interpreted against UK or US norms, depending on the instrument. This matters: a child who learns in English should not be measured against Romanian-language norms.

How old does my child need to be?+

Assessments are available from around six years of age to the end of secondary school. For younger children, write to me and we will discuss what makes sense. Sometimes a period of observation and liaison with the school is the better first step.

Will my child's school accept the report?+

Reports are written for international-school SEN teams and examination officers, with the recognised instruments and the reporting conventions those teams work with. If your school has a particular template or evidence requirement, tell me at the start and I will meet it.

Does an assessment mean a diagnosis?+

Not necessarily. An assessment answers a question. Sometimes the answer is a diagnosis. Sometimes it is an uneven profile that needs specific adjustments in teaching. Sometimes the obstacle turns out to be anxiety, not ability. All three answers are useful.

How long does the report take?+

Normally two to three weeks after the final testing session. If you are working to an examination-board deadline, say so at the outset and we will plan the dates backwards from it.

What does it cost?+

Every assessment is built around a specific question, so the tests chosen (and therefore the fee) differ from child to child. Send me a short description of your concerns by e-mail or WhatsApp and you will receive a personalised quote, with no obligation.

Start with a conversation

Tell me what is worrying you. If an assessment is not the right answer, I will tell you so, and point you towards what is.

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