Test Prep
ELA
- Reading Comprehension across grade-level genres (fiction, nonfiction, realistic fiction, poetry, drama, etc)
- Reading Skills (main idea, details, sequencing, inferencing, conclusions, summarizing, etc)
- Vocabulary Development (Context Clues, Synonyms, Antonyms, homophones, etc)
- Writing (constructed short responses and extended responses, essays)
- Analyzing Test Structure and Literary Elements
Mathematics
- Arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
- Word Problems and Multi-Step Problem Solving
- Ratios and Proportional Relationships
- Algebraic Thinking (expressions, equations, inequalities)
- Geometry (shapes, area, perimeter, volume, coordinate planes)
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Interpreting Graphs and Charts
Science - 4th grade Test
- Physical Science (States of Matter: Solid, Liquid/ Gas Energy: Heat, Light, Sound, Electricity)
- Life Science (Plant and Animal Adaptations, Food Chains and Ecosystems, Human Body Systems)
- Earth and Space Science (Weather and Climate, Rock Cycle and Soil, Water Cycle)
- Scientific Inquiry and Experiments (Making Observations and Predictions, Using Tools like Rulers, Thermometers, Magnifiers)
Master the ISEE with expert guidance!
- ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is a standardized test used by many private and independent schools (mainly in the U.S.) to evaluate students for admission.
- Helps schools assess a student's academic readiness.
- Provides a standardized comparison between applicants from different backgrounds.
- Used for grades 2-12, depending on the test level.
Primary Level (for students entering grades 2-4)
Skills Tested (for students entering grades 2-4)
Skills Tested:
- Auditory Comprehension – Students listen to a passage and answer questions.
- Reading – Basic comprehension and vocabulary
- Mathematics – Basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, and number sense.
- Writing Sample – A short picture-based writing prompt (not scored but reviewed by schools)
Lower Level (For students entering grades 5-6)
Skills Tested :
- Verbal Reasoning – Synonyms and sentence completions (test vocabulary and reasoning)
- Quantitative Reasoning – Word problems and basic math logic (not just computation)
- Reading Comprehension – Passages followed by multiple-choice questions
- Math Achievement – More direct math problems (e.g. arithmetic, basic geometry)
- Essay – One writing prompt (not scored but reviewed by schools)
Middle Level (For students entering grades 7-8)
Skills Tested :
- Verbal Reasoning – Vocabulary and reasoning with words
- Quantitative Reasoning – Math concepts and problem solving
- Reading Comprehension – Understanding and interpreting passages
- Mathematics Achievement – Grade-level math skills
- Essay – A short personal writing sample (not scored but sent to schools)
Upper Level (For students entering 9-12)
Skills Tested :
- Verbal Reasoning – Vocabulary and reasoning with words
- Quantitative Reasoning – Math concepts and problem solving
- Reading Comprehension – Understanding and interpreting passages
- Mathematics Achievement – Grade-level math skills
- Essay – A short personal writing sample (not scored but sent to schools)
Why it matters:
- A strong ISEE score can strengthen a student’s application to competitive private schools.
- It gives insight into areas where a student might need tutoring or improvement.
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- In-depth prep for both ELA and Math sections
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ELA
- Reading Comprehension across grade-level genres (fiction, nonfiction, realistic fiction, poetry, drama, etc)
- Reading Skills (main idea, details, sequencing, inferencing, conclusions, summarizing, etc)
- Vocabulary Development (Context Clues, Synonyms, Antonyms, homophones, etc) Writing (constructed short responses and extended responses, essays)
- Analyzing Test Structure and Literary Elements
- Grammar and Conventions Learn More
Science - 4th grade Test
- Physical Science (States of Matter: Solid, Liquid/ Gas Energy: Heat, Light, Sound, Electricity)
- Life Science (Plant and Animal Adaptations, Food Chains and Ecosystems, Human Body Systems)
- Earth and Space Science (Weather and Climate, Rock Cycle and Soil, Water Cycle)
- Scientific Inquiry and Experiments (Making Observations and Predictions, Using Tools like Rulers, Thermometers, Magnifiers)
Master the ISEE with expert guidance!
- ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is a standardized test used by many private and independent schools (mainly in the U.S.) to evaluate students for admission.
- Helps schools assess a student's academic readiness.
- Provides a standardized comparison between applicants from different backgrounds.
- Used for grades 2-12, depending on the test level.
Levels of the ISEE
Primary Level
Mathematics MasteryFor students entering grades 2-4
Sections of ISEE Primary Level:
- Auditory Comprehension – Students listen to a passage and answer questions.
- Reading – Basic comprehension and vocabulary
- Mathematics – Basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, and number sense.
- Writing Sample – A short picture-based writing prompt (not scored but reviewed by schools)
Lower Level
For students entering grades 5-6
Sections of ISEE Lower Level:
- Verbal Reasoning – Synonyms and sentence completions (test vocabulary and reasoning)
- Quantitative Reasoning – Word problems and basic math logic (not just computation)
- Reading Comprehension – Passages followed by multiple-choice questions
- Math Achievement – More direct math problems (e.g. arithmetic, basic geometry)
- Essay – One writing prompt (not scored but reviewed by schools)
Middle Level
For students entering grades 7-8
Sections of ISEE Middle Level:
- Verbal Reasoning – Vocabulary and reasoning with words
- Quantitative Reasoning – Math concepts and problem solving
- Reading Comprehension – Understanding and interpreting passages
- Mathematics Achievement – Grade-level math skills
- Essay – A short personal writing sample (not scored but sent to schools)
Upper Level
For students entering 9-12
Sections of ISEE Upper Level:
- Verbal Reasoning – Vocabulary and reasoning with words
- Quantitative Reasoning – Math concepts and problem solving
- Reading Comprehension – Understanding and interpreting passages
- Mathematics Achievement – Grade-level math skills
- Essay – A short personal writing sample (not scored but sent to schools)
Why it matters:
- A strong ISEE score can strengthen a student’s application to competitive private schools.
- It gives insight into areas where a student might need tutoring or improvement.
Mathematics
- Arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
- Word Problems and Multi-Step Problem Solving
- Ratios and Proportional Relationships
- Algebraic Thinking (expressions, equations, inequalities)
- Geometry (shapes, area, perimeter, volume, coordinate planes)
- Data Analysis and Probability
- Interpreting Graphs and Charts
Specialized High School Admissions Test
- Following Directions & Classroom Rules
- Sharing & Teamwork Activities
- Expressing Feelings & Managing Emotions
Test Prep for Career Advancement
Career Advancement
- ESL & General English Proficiency Tests for Adults
- English for Non-Native Speakers (ESL for Professionals)
- English for City Job Opportunities
- HESSI A2 (Health Education Systems, Inc. Admission Assessment) is a standardized admission exam for nursing schools and healthcare programs
English Proficiency Exams
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- TOEFL (Teaching of English as a Foreign Language)
Benefits of our test prep program
- Boost confidence and reduce anxiety
- Improve scores across all sections
- Get into top specialized schools
- Learn test-taking strategies that go beyond standardized testing
