Plan on about one to three weeks for a straightforward report
| Assessment scope | Practical time after final data collection |
|---|---|
| Fast-track straightforward service | About 3–7 working days |
| Straightforward private report | About 1–3 weeks |
| Complex specialist or neuropsychological report | Several weeks |
One to three weeks is a practical expectation for current New Zealand private services. Additional testing, records, specialist interpretation, and report depth extend the work. The wait for the first appointment occurs before that period; the New Zealand access guide covers booking.
Feedback and the final signed report can arrive on different dates
Initial feedback can be immediate or delivered at a later appointment, while the signed report follows after interpretation. A decision by an employer, school, health service, or other recipient comes later again.
For self-understanding, feedback may be the practical result date. For formal use, treat receipt of the signed report as the assessment completion point. New Zealand WAIS costs explains package inclusions, and how to read WAIS results explains the scores.