The Iowa Complete is a set of standardized achievement tests used for assessing children’s skills in English, math, history, and science.
The Iowa Complete is taken by students for two days. Students should plan to test for both days.
A parent or trusted adult is required to be present during testing.
Please note that accommodations are not available to students taking the Iowa Complete. Before signing up for the Iowa Complete, see all standardized testing options.
Click here for a guide on understanding Iowa Complete assessment scores.
Iowa Complete Preparation Webinar
An optional 2026 Iowa Complete Preparation Webinar will be on Wednesday, April 8, at 9:30 am Pacific Time / 12:30 pm Eastern Time; a link to join will be sent the day of the event to the primary contact’s email.
An optional 2026 Iowa Complete Question and Answer Session will be held on Thursday, April 30, at 10 am Pacific Time / 1 pm Eastern Time; a link to join will be sent the day of the event to the primary contact’s email.
Click here to view the 2025 Iowa Complete Preparation Webinar.
For students in the Online and Sapphire Live Programs, no assignments will be assigned on the two testing days.
Students in the Online Program will still have access to Ignitia or Canvas and can use these days to catch up or work ahead.
Students in the Book-Based Program will have access to Canvas and can use these days to catch up or work ahead.
Registration
Parents will receive a Registration/Opt-Out Form for each student in grades PreK-8 via email. The form will also be available in the Customer Portal.
The registration form will be provided during March and must be submitted by March 31, at 11:59 pm Pacific time. No late registrations will be accepted due to licensing requirements.
Registration closed on March 31. No late registrations can be accepted due to licensing requirements.
Resources
REQUIRED - The parent who will be present with the student while testing MUST take the Iowa Complete Parent Course.
This course will take 10-20 minutes to complete. It consists of training material, one matching pair question, 28 multiple-choice questions, and three fill-in-the-blank questions.
It must be completed by Tuesday, May 5, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.
The course only needs to be taken one time annually, even if you have more than one student who will be taking the Iowa Complete.
Important: Your family must complete the course before testing days. Additionally, the email address you provide in the parent course must be the same email address you provide in the Iowa Complete Registration Form. Failure to do so will result in your family not receiving the link to take the assessments on testing days.
Click your student's grade level below to complete the REQUIRED parent course. If you have multiple students in different grades, choose one course and include both names when asked for your students' names.
Recommended - Join the Spring Assessment Webinar Question and Answer Session on Monday, March 2, at 11 am Pacific Time / 2 pm Eastern Time. A recording will be made available in the Iowa Complete group in the Enlightium Parents app after the event.
Recommended - To best prepare for the days of the assessment, download and complete the Iowa Complete Checklist.
There is no fee to take the Iowa Complete for students in:
The Sapphire Live Program
The Online Program in the Diamond and Gold support packages
There is a $50 fee to take the Iowa Complete for students in:
The Book-Based Program
The Online Program in the Silver+, Silver, and Bronze support packages
Technical Requirements
A computer
A PC, Mac, or Chromebook
The Chrome, Safari, or Edge browser installed
A webcam
A microphone; during testing, the audio should be enabled, but the student can be muted. This will allow the student and their teacher to be able to talk.
Before Testing Days
Register for the Iowa Complete. Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open in March 2026.
Mark your calendar. The Iowa Complete is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, and Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Find an adult to be available during testing. This is usually the parent/guardian, but can also be a trusted adult friend or family member. The parent is present with the student to ensure that the student does not open any other tabs or use another device while testing.
Preparing for the Test
Testing Session Windows
Session A
Hawaii Time: 2–6 am
Alaska Time: 4–8 am
Pacific Time: 5–9 am
Mountain Time: 6–10 am
Central Time: 7–11 am
Eastern Time: 8 am–12 pm
Session B
Hawaii Time: 7–11 am
Alaska Time: 9 am–1 pm
Pacific Time: 10 am–2 pm
Mountain Time: 11 am–3 pm
Central Time: 12–4 pm
Eastern Time: 1–5 pm
Session C
Hawaii Time: 12–4 pm
Alaska Time: 2–6 pm
Pacific Time: 3–7 pm
Mountain Time: 4–8 pm
Central Time: 5–9 pm
Eastern Time: 6–10 pm
What to Expect on the Days of the Test
The Days of Testing
One hour before the testing window begins, you will receive a link to join via email. Please join at the start of your testing window.
Join the Zoom session with a webcam on and audio enabled; students can be muted.
Open the Riverside website; a link will be provided via email on testing days.
Wait until your teacher walks you through the steps to sign in and begin testing.
Testing will last for approximately four hours each day, depending on your student's grade level. Up to four hours of actual testing, with the first half hour dedicated to sign-in, setup, and ensuring all students are ready to begin.
After Testing Days
Makeup days for missed tests will not be available.
Within a few weeks, you will receive the test results via email.
If you have questions about your state’s or country’s standardized test requirements, research your state’s or country’s laws or ask other families on the Enlightium Parents app in your state’s or country’s group.
