What

The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is a widely accepted entrance exam for independent schools, and is the most commonly taken test for admission to Colorado independent schools. There are four levels to the ISEE: Primary (entering Grades 2–4), Lower (entering Grades 5–6), Middle (entering Grades 7–8), and Upper (entering Grades 9–12).

When

Students can register to take the ISEE up to three times in a 12-month period, one time in any or all of three testing seasons: Fall (August–November), Winter (December–January), and Spring/Summer (April–July).

How

Many independent schools administer the ISEE on their campuses on one or several dates during the school year. Many of these ISEE administrations are open to all students wishing to take the test (these are called Open Test Sites). These open test administrations are listed on the ISEE’s website.

Other schools limit their ISEE administrations to only those students applying to, or currently enrolled in, their schools. These test dates can be found on individual schools’ websites.

Appointments can be made to take the ISEE at an ISEE Testing Office or at a Prometric office (note that tests taken at a Prometric office are only offered in an online format).