The ISEE (or Independent School Entrance Examination) is
developed and administered by the Educational Records Bureau
(ERB), and is used by about 1,100 independent schools as part of
the admissions process.
Who Takes It?
Not all private secondary schools require the ISEE. Consult
your school's guidance counselor to determine if you have to take
this test. There are three different versions of the ISEE:
| ISEE Lower Level |
| ISEE Middle Level |
| ISEE Upper Level |
What's On It?
The ISEE is a standardized test administered over a three-hour
period. It consists of a series of multiple-choice questions
divided into four scored sections and one unscored essay section.
All three levels contain the following sections:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics Achievement
- Essay Section
When Is It?
The test is offered in over thirty metropolitan areas across the country. The list of testing dates and locations is found in the ISEE Student Guide (pdf) available through the school to which the student is applying or online.
How Do You Register for It?
There is a $80 registration fee for the ISEE when you register by mail or online at www.ISEEtest.org. Or you can register by phone (1-800-446-0320) or fax a registration form to 1-919-682-5775 for an additional $20 fee.
