ISEE Exam Preparation
Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) — administered by ERB for independent school admissions. Choose your level below.
Primary Level Level
For students applying to grades 3–5
Browse Topics →Lower Level Level
For students applying to grades 7–8
Browse Topics →Middle Level Level
For students applying to grades 9–10
Browse Topics →Upper Level Level
For students applying to grades 11–12
Browse Topics →The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) is an admission test used by many independent and private schools. Administered by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB), it measures both reasoning ability and academic achievement.
The test is offered at four levels — Primary, Lower, Middle and Upper — according to the grade a student is applying for. It includes verbal and quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, mathematics achievement and an unscored essay.
| Administered by | Educational Records Bureau (ERB) |
| Levels | Primary, Lower, Middle and Upper (by grade applied for) |
| Sections | Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement |
| Essay | An unscored writing sample sent to schools |
| Question type | Multiple-choice (plus the essay) |
- Verbal Reasoning — vocabulary and verbal logic
- Quantitative Reasoning — mathematical reasoning and problem solving
- Reading Comprehension — understanding and interpreting passages
- Mathematics Achievement — grade-level mathematics knowledge
- Build vocabulary steadily — it underpins the verbal sections.
- Practise reasoning questions, not just routine arithmetic.
- Read varied passages and practise answering comprehension questions.
- Plan and practise short timed essays so the writing sample is well-structured.
What levels does the ISEE have?
Primary, Lower, Middle and Upper — chosen according to the grade the student is applying for.
What sections are on the ISEE?
Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Achievement, plus an unscored essay.
Is the essay scored?
No — the essay is not scored, but a copy is sent to the schools you apply to.
How should I prepare for the ISEE?
Build vocabulary, practise reasoning and comprehension, and rehearse timed essays.
Are these ISEE practice questions free?
Yes. All level-wise ISEE practice on Safe Learning for Kids is free, with explanations.