Free Emotional Intelligence Test (WLEIS)
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WLEIS — Wong & Law Emotional Intelligence Scale
WLEIS — Wong & Law Emotional Intelligence Scale
The WLEIS is a scientifically validated 16-item self-report measure of emotional intelligence (Wong & Law, 2002). Four dimensions, four items each, scored 1–7. Free and anonymous on MatchyMatch.
- 16 items across 4 EQ dimensions — peer-reviewed instrument
- Time: 4–6 minutes to complete
- 100% free and anonymous — no email or account required
- 5 score bands from low (1.0–2.9) to high (6.1–7.0)
- Self-report — not a clinical or occupational assessment
About the emotional intelligence test
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognise, understand, and manage your own emotions and to read other people’s emotions accurately. Strong EQ is linked to better relationships, leadership, mental health, and workplace performance.
The WLEIS gives you a clear EQ score plus a breakdown across four core dimensions, so you can see where you’re strongest and where there’s room to grow.
Time
4–6 minutes
Format
16 statements, 1–7 scale
Score
Overall + 4 dimensions
Validation
Peer-reviewed instrument
Note: EQ scores from a self-report screener are a starting point for reflection, not a clinical or occupational assessment.
Why take the EQ test?
Map your emotional skills
See your strengths and growth areas across 4 EQ dimensions
Instant, anonymous result
No email, no waiting, no account
Personalised recommendations
Practical pointers tailored to each subscale
Track over time
Save results to monitor how your EQ changes with practice
The four EQ dimensions
Self-emotion appraisal
How well you understand your own feelings and what drives them
Others' emotion appraisal
How accurately you read other people’s emotions
Use of emotion
How well you channel emotion to motivate yourself and stay focused
Regulation of emotion
How effectively you manage strong feelings under pressure
Sample statements from the test
Self-emotion appraisal
I have a good sense of why I have certain feelings most of the time.
Others' emotion appraisal
I am a good observer of others’ emotions.
Use of emotion
I am a self-motivated person.
Regulation of emotion
I am able to control my temper and handle difficulties rationally.
Score bands (1–7)
Frequently asked questions
What is the WLEIS emotional intelligence test?
The WLEIS (Wong & Law Emotional Intelligence Scale) is a scientifically validated 16-item self-report measure of emotional intelligence developed by Wong and Law (2002). It is widely used in organisational and academic research and has good psychometric properties.
What does the test measure?
The WLEIS measures four dimensions, each with four items: self-emotion appraisal (understanding your own emotions), others' emotion appraisal (reading other people’s emotions), use of emotion (channelling emotion for motivation), and regulation of emotion (managing strong feelings).
How long does the WLEIS take?
About 4–6 minutes. Each item is rated 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). Scores are shown instantly with a breakdown by dimension.
Is the test free and anonymous?
Yes — 100% free and anonymous. No name, email, or account is required. Your answers stay private and your results are shown immediately.
What does my score mean?
Your overall EQ score is the average of the four dimension scores (range 1–7). Higher scores point to stronger emotional intelligence; the dimension breakdown shows where your strengths and growth areas sit. The result is a self-report — not a clinical assessment.
Can emotional intelligence be improved?
Yes. Unlike IQ, EQ is responsive to practice. Mindfulness, journaling, active listening, perspective-taking, therapy, and structured coaching are all evidence-supported routes to building emotional intelligence over time.
How does emotional intelligence relate to therapy?
Therapy can support every dimension of EQ — particularly self-awareness and emotion regulation. CBT, schema therapy, and emotion-focused therapy all build emotional skills directly. In the UK you can self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies, ask your GP, or look for a BACP/UKCP-registered therapist privately.
How is the WLEIS different from other EQ tests?
The WLEIS is a short, peer-reviewed self-report measure with a clean four-factor structure. It is shorter than the EQ-i 2.0 and the MSCEIT but well-validated for screening and personal reflection. It is not, and is not intended to be, a substitute for a full clinical or occupational EQ assessment.
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