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Our Methodology

Partner with Institutions
Students take the monthly SEI assessment
Responses
Institutional OS
  • 200+ aggregated, anonymised datapoints per cycle
  • AI-powered early warning signals and intervention cues
  • Class, program and institution-level dashboards with flexible cohort based views
  • Identify students actively seeking help
Student Portal
  • AI generated personal insight report each month
  • Track progress across 7 experience domains
  • Opt in to request support from their institution
Parent Dashboard
  • Full SEI score and domain trend view
  • 20 KPIs covering engagement, consistency and belonging
  • Month over month progress to track how their child is doing

SEI is powered by a monthly, non-clinical reflection cycle that measures student experience across seven critical domains. Responses are transformed into indicators that reveal focus, engagement, energy, and belonging patterns at scale. Students receive personalised insights, parents track month-over-month progress and domain trends, while institutions see aggregated data.

The 7-Domain SEI Framework

The 7-Domain SEI Framework

The seven SEI domains were selected because they represent modifiable drivers of student experience that institutions can realistically influence through policy, pedagogy, and support structures.

FocusCognitive attention & executive function
EnergyMotivational and affective activation
BelongingSocial integration and connectedness
EngagementAcademic engagement and interest
ActivationBehavioural activation and initiative
SupportMentorship & teacher–student relationships
RoutinesExecutive functioning and habit formation

Why 28 Items?

The 28-item structure balances breadth and practicality.

4
Items per domain
High reliability
~3
Minutes max
Low fatigue
1x
Per month
Scalable tracking

SEI Score Interpretation

SEI Score Interpretation

SEI scores are interpreted using a dual-frame approach that combines absolute meaning with local, contextual meaning.

Absolute Interpretation

Normalized score ranges can be read as:

0.70 – 1.00Strong / Healthy
0.50 – 0.70Moderate / Stable
0.30 – 0.50Weak / Needs Monitoring
0.00 – 0.30Critical / High Concern

Local Norms

Experiences like belonging, engagement, and routines vary a lot by institution. SEI uses local normative distributions:

Institution's own distributionClass-wise comparisonsCohort-wise differencesMonthly trendsPercentile benchmarks

This keeps interpretation context-aware rather than relying on a single global standard that may not fit every institution.

Handling Measurement Error

Handling Measurement Error

Like all behavioural instruments, SEI has some measurement error at the individual level. We minimize and manage this noise through rigorous structural design.

Multiple Items
Domain averages reduce isolated random noise and single-item fluctuations.
Pattern Detection
Cross-referencing related domains rather than over-indexing on single flags.
Monthly Cycles
Repeated intervals smooth out week-to-week variance into steady trends.
Data Integrity
Automatic exclusion of clearly patterned or "dummy" survey responses.

Acting on SEI Data

Acting on SEI Data

Each SEI administration yields over a hundred data points per institution. This transforms student self-report data into a practical roadmap for creating a more human-centred learning environment.

Low Belonging
Group activities & Mentorship
Low Routines
Habit workshops & Study plans
Low Engagement
Interactive pedagogy
Low Support
Improve communication