FAQ's about the ISEE test

The Independent School Entrance Examination ("ISEE") Online Registration allows you to register for an ISEE test at an open test site during the 2008 - 2009 year, in accordance to ERB's privacy policy.

ISEE STUDENT GUIDE: The ISEE Student Guide is available for download at www.ISEEtest.org Also, an ISEE Student Guide can be obtained from the school to which you are applying or by contacting the Educational Records Bureau at ISEE@erbtest.org. The ISEE Student Guide contains a mail-in registration form.


TESTING WITH ACCOMMODATIONS: The Educational Records Bureau will make every effort to arrange special administrations to accommodate students who are unable to take the ISEE under standard conditions because they have a documented physical challenge or learning difference Testing with accommodation seats are not listed on the online registration and a student cannot register for a test with accommodations online.

CANCELLATION POLICY: If for some reason you will not be taking the ISEE after registering for it, you may receive a refund. Please call the Operations Office at 1-800-446-0320 or 919-956-8524 within four weeks of your scheduled test date for a refund. All refunds shall have a $20 service fee deducted.

How long does it take to complete the ISEE?
Approximately three hours, not including time to read testing directions and breaks. Parents should arrive at the school to pick up students no earlier than three hours after the testing time listed on the Verification Letter. Please be respectful of testing staff and pick students up promptly.

Are there breaks during the test?
Yes, there are two five-minute breaks, one after the second section of the test, and the other after the fourth section of the test.

What may I take with me to the exam?
You should take pencils and pens, as it says on your Verification Letter. You may also take a small snack to consume only during the breaks. Many schools provide snacks, but they are not required to do so. Do not bring cell phones, beepers, calculators, books, scrap paper, or anything else with you. If a student does not comply, he or she will be excused from testing and the test will be invalidated.

Whom do I call to change the schools I'm sending scores to, or to add more schools?
You may call the ISEE Operations Office at 1-800-446-0320. If you add schools after the student tests, or if the total number of schools is more than six, there will be a $15 charge.

My child is ill. What do I do?
If your child is ill, you should use your best judgment as ISEE strives for optimal testing conditions. A student may not test more than once in a six-month period. If you need to postpone testing due to illness, please call the ISEE Operations Office at 1-800-446-0320.

My child cannot go to the test that day and I need to change the test date. What do I do?
You should call the ISEE Operations Office as soon as possible to reschedule testing. Please note that we cannot reschedule testing for test sites that are filled to capacity and test dates where registration has closed. There is a $20 fee for change of test site and/or test date. If you wish to cancel the exam, please call the ISEE Operations Office within four weeks of your scheduled test for a refund. All refunds have a $20 processing fee deducted.

In the event of inclement weather, how do I find out if the test will be held?
Call the ISEE test site directly or check the school's website to see if they will be holding or rescheduling the test.