ISEE Testing

We are pleased to partner with ERB to administer the ISEE as an admissions requirement for the Stafford STEM Magnet Academy. The ISEE admission exam has four levels: Primary, Lower, Middle and High.

NOTE: THE ISEE IS ONLY A REQUIREMENT FOR GRADES 3-9. FIRST GRADE APPLICANTS HAVE A DIFFERENT TESTING REQUIREMENT - PLEASE REFERENCE EMAIL AND HANDBOOK.

Primary Level

The primary-level exam is for students currently in grades 2 and 3 who are candidates for admission into grades 3 and 4. The primary-level exam is an hour-long test that consists of a reading and math section. This level is only available online.

Lower Level

The lower-level exam is for students currently in grades 4 and 5 who are candidates for admission into grades 5 and 6. The lower level ISEE consists of three parts: (1) carefully constructed and standardized verbal and quantitative reasoning tests that measure your child’s capability for learning; (2) reading comprehension and mathematics achievement tests that provide specific information about your child’s strengths and weaknesses in those areas; and (3) an essay section. The Lower-Level test is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Middle and High Level

The middle-level exam is for students currently in grades 6 and 7 who are candidates for admission into grades 7 and 8. The high-level exam is for students currently the 8th grade who are candidates for the 9th grade. In the middle and high levels, the ISEE consists of three parts: (1) carefully constructed and standardized verbal and quantitative reasoning tests that measure your child’s capability for learning; (2) reading comprehension and mathematics achievement tests that provide specific information about your child’s strengths and weaknesses in those areas; and (3) an essay section. Both exams are 2 hours and 40 minutes.

The ISEE essay is timed and written in response to a prompt. This essay is not scored; it is scanned and sent only to the schools you requested.

While testing fees, format and the registration process may vary by location, the exam itself remains uniform across all testing locations. The ISEE evaluates your child’s level of reading, and their ability to comprehend material drawn from the sciences and humanities.

There is a cost associated with the ISEE exam - PLEASE SEE REFERENCES emailed to you upon completion of the inquiry.

*Please Note: the listed testing details below are for on-campus testing. Testing details vary for students choosing to take their ISEE at home. Please refer to www.ISEEtest.org for more information.

Resources & Links

Overview of the ISEE
sign up for iSEe prepAvailable Exam Dates
ISEE SCORE REPORTS ISEE FAQs

ISEE Registration Information

How to register without existing account?
How to register with existing account?

How to register without existing account?

Please find the instructions below on how to register for the ISEE with an Event Code.

If the parent does NOT have an existing account in the ERB Admission Registration System (ARS), do the following:

Go to https://iseeonline.erblearn.org
Click on Create Account
1. Enter the Parent Demographic Information (First Name, Last Name, Phone Number, and Address)
2. Create a Password for your account
3. Click Create Account
Click Add Student
1. Enter the Student Demographic Information (First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth are required, the rest of the fields are optional)
2. Click Save
Click + Search and Register
Enter the Student’s Current Grade, the Student’s Entering Grade, and other optional information
Click Next
Enter the Event Code in the Event Code Search field
Click Search
Confirm that the test details are correct and click Register
1. If applicable, confirm that you are selecting a standard registration (no accommodations) – Click OK
Identify Score Report Recipients, if desired.
1. Enter School Information (either name, member code, Country or State)
2. Click Search
3. From the Results List, find the desired school and click Add
4. Once the list of schools is complete, click Next
Enter Payment Information
Agree to the Terms and Conditions
Click Submit Payment and Complete Registration

How to register with existing account?

If the parent HAS an existing account in the ERB Admission Registration System (ARS), do the following:

Go to https://iseeonline.erblearn.org
If the student is not yet in the system:
1. Click Actions
2. Choose Create Student
3. Enter the Student Demographic Information (First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth are required, the rest of the fields are optional)
4. Click Save
If the student is in the system, click on the tab with the student’s name.
Click + New Registration
Enter the Student’s Current Grade, the Student’s Entering Grade, and other optional information
Click Next
Enter the Event Code in the Event Code Search Field
Click Search
Confirm that the test details are correct and click Register
1. If applicable, confirm that you are selecting a standard registration (no accommodations) – Click OK
Identify Score Report Recipients, if desired.
1. Enter School Information (either name, member code, Country or State)
2. Click Search
3. From the Results List, find the desired school and click Add
4. Once you list of schools is complete, click Next
Enter Payment Information
Agree to the Terms and Conditions
Click Submit Payment and Complete Registration