ISEE: dates, deadlines and fees 2026–27

ISEE · E3n (formerly ERB)

The Independent School Entrance Exam, the other main admission test for U.S. private schools. The level depends on the grade you are applying to: Primary (2–4), Lower (5–6), Middle (7–8) and Upper (9–12). You may test once in each of three seasons a year.

Who takes it

Students applying to independent schools that ask for the ISEE (many accept either the ISEE or the SSAT).

Next date

Aug 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 (Fall 2026 season)

Fee

Grades 5–12: $170 at a school (online or paper), $250 at home with E3n proctoring or at Prometric. Grades 2–4: $130 at a school. Paper late registration $215 (grades 5–12).

Outside the U.S.

Format availability varies by location. Outside the U.S., grades 5–12 can test online at Prometric centers (a parent or guardian must stay at the center); the only listed international testing office is in South Korea, by appointment.

• Specific test dates are shown when you register in the ISEE portal. Online tests: register at least 3 days ahead; paper tests: regular registration closes 21 days before.

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