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£495
Full Diagnostic Dyslexia Assessment
Children · Adults · University/College Students
One clear fee for the complete standard diagnostic assessment package. Optional additions, such as an externally hired venue or further screening for related traits, are priced separately and always explained and agreed with you in advance. You will know exactly what your assessment costs, and what it includes, before you proceed. Every assessment begins with a free 15-minute telephone consultation.
The fee covers the whole process, from the first conversation through to the written report and the support that follows it.
A full diagnostic report can be used to evidence support in school or college, for Access Arrangements, and for Disabled Students’ Allowance applications where applicable.
The same £495 fee applies whether you are assessed in person or by online remote assessment anywhere in the UK.
The £495 includes travel to a suitable local setting within the normal face-to-face service areas. Your home, or your child’s school where the school agrees and can provide a quiet room. There is no Defining Dyslexia clinic or assessment centre to visit, and no separate call-out charge.
If you would prefer assessment at an alternative arranged venue, please ask. Where an external venue needs to be hired, an additional venue cost may apply, and it would always be discussed and agreed with you beforehand. Remote assessment involves no venue considerations at all.
Dyslexia assessment prices do not always cover the same level of service. When comparing providers, it is worth checking what happens before, during and after the assessment.
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Is the complete standard assessment price published before booking?
What Defining Dyslexia includes
A clear price of £495 for the complete standard diagnostic assessment package
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Will I know who is conducting my assessment?
What Defining Dyslexia includes
Mark remains your named assessor throughout the process
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Is a full diagnostic report included?
What Defining Dyslexia includes
A comprehensive diagnostic report with individual recommendations
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Will somebody explain the findings afterwards?
What Defining Dyslexia includes
A feedback discussion is included, with an opportunity to ask questions
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Is support available after receiving the report?
What Defining Dyslexia includes
Continued guidance, signposting and post-diagnostic support are available
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Does the assessor understand education as well as assessment?
What Defining Dyslexia includes
Experience as a qualified teacher, former SENCo and specialist SpLD assessor
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Can recommendations reflect the person's actual setting?
What Defining Dyslexia includes
Practical recommendations tailored to school, university or workplace needs
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Are professional standards followed?
What Defining Dyslexia includes
Assessment by a specialist assessor holding a current Assessment Practising Certificate and working in line with current professional guidance
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Are optional costs made clear?
What Defining Dyslexia includes
Face-to-face delivery and any additional screening are discussed and agreed before proceeding
Most clients pay £495 for their complete standard diagnostic dyslexia assessment. If you request an optional addition, any extra cost will be explained clearly and agreed with you beforehand.
The price stays the same. How you pay it is up to you.
Making payment simple and flexible. If instalments would help, mention it on your telephone call and we will arrange something that works.
Other services and options
Alongside the full diagnostic assessment, we offer a range of other professional services for families, adults, schools and education settings. We constantly update this page, but if you still can’t find what you’re looking for, please get in touch. We will be more than happy to help. Every service starts with a free 15-minute consultation via phone or online platform.
Suitable for children aged 8+ and adults
A focused dyslexia screener assessing literacy abilities and cognitive profile. The report provides clear recommendations and an indication of whether dyslexia or another learning difficulty is likely present. This is not a formal assessment or suitable for Access Arrangements or DSA.
Free 15-minute consultation via phone or online platform.
For schools and education settings
Comprehensive training and staff development sessions covering dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, managing behaviours, and the effective use of teaching assistants. Sessions are tailored to your school's specific needs and priorities.
Free 15-minute consultation via phone or online platform.
For schools and colleges
Expert access arrangements assessment and support, including completion of all required JCQ documentation. Assessments are carried out to the standards required by the Joint Council for Qualifications.
Free 15-minute consultation via phone or online platform.
For schools, parents, and education settings
Expert guidance and consultancy on all aspects of special educational needs provision, including SEND processes, school support reviews, and strategic planning for inclusion.
Free 15-minute consultation via phone or online platform.
For children, young people, and adults
One to one specialist teaching support tailored to the individual's specific learning profile. Sessions draw directly on assessment findings to target the areas that will make the greatest difference.
Free 15-minute consultation via phone or online platform.
For parents and families
We provide parental advocacy services and understanding of the support your child receives in school so that they can thrive and easily access learning. Whether that is through reasonable adjustments, or supporting meetings with schools, we are here to help you navigate the system.
Free 15-minute consultation via phone or online platform.
For parents, adults and students
We offer tailored support for SEND applications, including DLA, PIP, and DSA, by reviewing evidence and crafting personalised, detailed submissions. Our approach ensures each application effectively highlights the individual's needs for the best possible outcome.
Free 15-minute consultation via phone or online platform.
Support at work is arranged individually. Workplace needs assessments look at a particular job and working environment rather than at whether dyslexia is present. Please enquire to discuss your needs and pricing.
About your assessor
Every assessment is carried out personally by Mark. He is a PATOSS-registered specialist assessor with fifteen years’ experience supporting children, young people and adults with dyslexia and related learning differences.
Mark holds a current Assessor Practising Certificate and follows current professional guidance for diagnostic SpLD assessment. As a qualified teacher and former SENCo, he understands how assessment findings need to translate into practical support at school, university or work.
Meet Mark and explore his experience
Questions about cost
A full diagnostic dyslexia assessment with Defining Dyslexia is £495. That includes the assessment appointment, all scoring and analysis, the complete written diagnostic report and feedback afterwards. There is no separate report fee, and no travel charge within the areas covered.
Read the full guide: How much does a dyslexia assessment cost?Only you can weigh that up, but it helps to be clear about what you are buying: a standardised picture of how someone learns, a formal report that can be used as evidence, and practical recommendations you can act on. If existing evidence may already be sufficient for what you need, say so when you get in touch. It is better to find that out than to pay for an assessment you did not need.
Read the full guide: How much does a dyslexia assessment cost, and is it worth it?The £495 fee covers the complete standard diagnostic assessment package: the appointment, all scoring and analysis, the written report, the individual recommendations and the feedback discussion. Nothing further is charged for the report, for feedback, or for travel to a suitable local setting within the normal face-to-face areas. Optional additions are priced separately, for example an alternative venue that has to be hired externally, or further screening for related traits in an adult assessment. Where a price for an optional addition is not published, it will be confirmed before booking, and any additional cost is always explained and agreed with you before proceeding.
Payment can be made by bank transfer, by GoCardless or through PayPal. Where an employer, school or university is funding the assessment, that can usually be arranged directly with them.
Read the full guide: Ways to pay for your dyslexia assessmentDyslexia is assessed educationally rather than medically, so diagnostic dyslexia assessment is not generally provided by the NHS. Right to Choose applies to certain NHS mental health referral pathways, such as ADHD and autism, and does not extend to dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties.
Read the full guide: Can I get a dyslexia assessment through Right to Choose?Usually, yes. For a dyslexia diagnosis, a specialist teacher assessor holding a current Assessment Practising Certificate can carry out a full diagnostic assessment and produce a report written to SASC standards. An educational psychologist is typically needed where wider cognitive, emotional or behavioural questions are involved.
Read the full guide: Do I need an educational psychologist for a dyslexia assessment?Related guides
These articles provide further information that many parents, students and adults find helpful before arranging an assessment.
A free 15-minute telephone call is the quickest way to find out, including honest, upfront information about cost.
