Saville Assessment108 questions36 dimensions

Saville Wave Practice Test — Free Online Preparation 2026

The unique hybrid approach combining rating and ranking. 108 blocks measuring 36 professional dimensions.

Free practice test, no card required. The full personalized prep plan unlocks with a plan.

108

forced-choice pairs

36

dimensions scored

25′

and you know where you stand

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Your exact score on all 15 dimensions + your role's target zone for each.

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Contradiction analysis

Spot the inconsistencies a recruiter would see — before they do.

Why prepare?

01

Hybrid rate & rank format matching the real Wave test

02

36 dimensions covering 4 behavioral clusters

03

AI report with normative and ipsative analysis

04

AI coach to prepare for debriefing with the recruiter

05

Format used by the largest HR consultancies

Platform preview

A glimpse for free. Everything with Pro.

The free mock test gives you a capped preview: a rough compatibility score and a look at a few dimensions. Pro unlocks everything: your exact score on all 36 Wave dimensions, the target zone your role demands for each, plus the courses and unlimited practice to close the gap. Here's the screen (sample).

Wave — reportIllustrative sample
Your position Role target zone
AmbitionUnlocked example
AssertivenessPro only
CooperationPro only
Attention to DetailPro only
AdaptabilityPro only
AI coach
Your Assertiveness is below the target zone for this role. On 3 pairs you picked the 'holds back' option. Here's how to answer with more conviction without coming across as aggressive…

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A mock test in the real format

A capped compatibility preview

A first look at your profile

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Your exact score on all 36 dimensions

Each dimension's role target zone

Interactive courses + AI coach (written & voice)

Unlimited tests across 5 formats + full report

What does this test measure?

The Wave measures 36 dimensions grouped into 4 clusters: Thought, Influence, Adaptability, and Delivery.

Who uses this test?

UK public sectorLarge UK and European corporationsHR consulting firmsFinancial servicesEnergy and infrastructure sector

Frequently asked questions

What is the Saville Wave test?

The Saville Wave is a personality questionnaire developed by Saville Assessment that uses a unique hybrid rate-and-rank format. It measures 36 dimensions grouped into 4 behavioural clusters — Thought, Influence, Adaptability, and Delivery — in approximately 40 minutes (Professional Styles version).

Is the Saville Wave practice test free?

Yes — you can practice the Wave hybrid format for free with two AI reports per account. Our test replicates the rate-and-rank scoring system used by the real Wave, giving you authentic preparation for the actual assessment.

Who uses the Saville Wave?

The Saville Wave is heavily used by the UK public sector (Civil Service, NHS), large UK and European corporations, HR consulting firms, financial services, and the energy and infrastructure sector. It is one of the most psychometrically rigorous personality tools available.

What is the rate-and-rank format?

Wave's hybrid format asks you both to rate items individually (Likert scale) AND to rank competing statements within each block. This dual scoring produces both normative scores (compared to a population) and ipsative scores (your relative preferences), which is why recruiters consider Wave one of the hardest tests to fake.

How accurate is this Wave practice?

Our practice replicates the rate-and-rank dual scoring of the real Saville Wave. The AI report produces both normative and ipsative analyses across all 36 dimensions, mirroring the real Wave Professional Styles output you will receive in the actual recruitment assessment.

How long does the Saville Wave take?

The Saville Wave Professional Styles takes about 35-40 minutes for 108 blocks. The Wave Focus Styles (a shorter version) takes around 13 minutes. Our practice replicates the longer Professional Styles version, which is the format most candidates encounter in recruitment.

Pricing

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€35.99

1 week

€69

1 month

€119

3 months

200+

registered candidates

5

test formats

8

languages

25 min

per full test

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