Definition: ISEE is the Independent School Entrance Examination. Many private schools use the ISEE as a standardized admissions test. Since curricula, teaching and assessment standards vary from school to school, a standardized test is one tool admissions personnel use to determine if an applicant can do the work at their school. It can help point out strengths and weaknesses in the core subjects.
Like the SSAT the ISSE test consists of a short essay and multiple choice aptitude questions. The aptitude testing concentrates on math, reading comprehension and the use of language. The essay is not scored but is sent along to the schools together with the test results.
The ISSE is offered at three levels: Lower, Middle and Upper. Lower is for students seeking admission to grade 6. Middle for students applying to grades 8 and 9; Upper for grades 9-11.
Need help paying the test fees? Ask the school to which you are applying for a Fee Waiver. The Dr. Ben D. Wood Fee Waiver Program helps to defray the cost of the ISSE for students in financial need.
Contact the school to which you are applying for test dates and registration information..
Also Known As: The Independent School Entrance Examination
Examples: From the ERB home page: "The Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) is a three-hour admission test for entrance into grades five through twelve."
