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ISEE Test Prep & Tutoring in Highland Park & Winnetka
Personalized ISEE tutoring that focuses on your student's exam level, skills, and preparation timeline—from verbal and quantitative reasoning to reading, math, and pacing.
Start with a FREE ISEE diagnostic to identify strengths and areas for focused practice.
How tutoring can support ISEE preparation
Preparing for an independent school admissions test can add to a family's schedule. The House helps students focus on the ISEE level they'll take, the time available to prepare, and the areas where they want more practice.
- Skills: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, and math appropriate to the student's level.
- Strategies: reviewing missed questions, working on pacing, and practicing test-taking approaches.
- Essay preparation: organizing and planning responses for the Lower, Middle, and Upper Levels.
Start with a FREE ISEE diagnostic
A free diagnostic is a useful starting point for identifying strengths and areas to focus on. Then our team can help you discuss a tutoring plan that fits your student's needs and schedule.
What is the ISEE?
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is an admissions assessment used by participating independent and private schools for entry to grades 2–12. Check which exam your target schools require before registering.
Primary Levels assess reading and mathematics. Primary 2 also includes auditory comprehension. Lower, Middle, and Upper Levels have four scored sections: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, and mathematics achievement.
Lower, Middle, and Upper Levels also include an unscored essay sent to designated schools. Primary Levels do not include a writing sample. See the publisher’s family guide for level-specific content and timing.
Who takes the ISEE?
The ISEE is for students applying to schools that accept it for admission to grades 2–12. Choose the level based on the grade your student will enter, not their current grade.
- Primary: Entry to grades 2–4.
- Lower: Entry to grades 5–6.
- Middle: Entry to grades 7–8.
- Upper: Entry to grades 9–12.
Content and timing vary by level. Review ERB’s family guidance and confirm the required exam with your target schools.
Where can your student take the ISEE?
ISEE testing options include designated school locations, Prometric testing centers, and remotely proctored at-home testing. Availability depends on your student's entering grade, location, and selected date.
Use ERB's official registration portal to review available formats, fees, and requirements. Confirm your target schools' submission deadlines before choosing a date.
Office, testing-center, and at-home options
ISEE testing offices may offer small-group or individual appointments, depending on location. Prometric centers offer online testing for applicants to grades 5–12 and may also host people taking other exams.
At-home testing is remotely proctored. A parent or guardian must remain home during the exam. Review current device, camera, identification, and check-in requirements before choosing this format.
If your student needs accommodations, obtain approval before registering.
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ISEE testing dates and seasons
Students may take the ISEE once per testing season:
- Fall: August–November.
- Winter: December–March.
- Spring/Summer: April–July.
Check available appointments and your target schools’ score-submission deadlines before registering. Testing opportunities depend on level, format, and location.
How is the ISEE scored?
Scores are based on correct answers, with no deduction for incorrect answers. Primary Levels report two scored sections; Lower, Middle, and Upper Levels report four. Section scaled scores range from 760 to 940.
Percentile ranks compare your student with students applying to the same grade who tested during the preceding three years. A percentile is not the percentage of questions answered correctly. Stanines group results on a 1–9 scale.
The essay at Lower, Middle, and Upper Levels is unscored and sent to designated schools. Ask each school how it uses section scores alongside other admissions information.