ISEE Levels and Timing

Levels & Timing

The ISEE has four levels. All levels of the ISEE test include both reading and mathematics multiple-choice questions as well as a writing prompt*. The number of questions and test timing vary.

*Writing sample is not administered for New York City applicants when taking the ISEE Primary only.

Primary Level (entering Grades 2 – 4)

Primary Level 2 (entering Grade 2)

Primary Level 3 (entering Grade 3)

Primary Level 4 (entering Grade 4)

*Writing sample is not administered for New York City applicants when taking the ISEE Primary only.

Lower Level (entering Grades 5 and 6)

Middle Level (entering Grades 7 and 8)

Upper Level (entering Grades 9 – 12)