Which ISEE level should my child take?

The Lower Level is for students applying to grades 5 and 6, the Middle Level for grades 7 and 8, and the Upper Level for grades 9 through 12. Pick the level for the grade your child is applying to enter.

How long is the ISEE practice test?

A full-length ISEE runs roughly 2 hours and 20 minutes to just under 3 hours depending on level, across four scored sections plus an unscored essay. Our diagnostic mirrors the real timing so your child practices the pacing, or you can jump straight into shorter section-by-section practice.

Free ISEE Practice Test: Full-Length, All Levels

Q: Is the ISEE practice test really free?

Yes. You can create one child profile at one level and get one complete full-length timed diagnostic, three practice sets, and one AI-graded essay at no cost. Before you sign up, you can also try a 15-minute starter set with no account. No credit card is required and there is no auto-renewal.

Q: Do I need a credit card to start?

No. The free diagnostic and practice sets require only an email to save progress. Full Access is a separate one-time purchase you can choose later if you want all levels and up to 20 essay grades.

What you get for free

Most free ISEE practice tests are a static PDF and an answer key. This is the actual practice environment your child would use to prep, opened up at no cost for one level.

✓ A full-length, timed diagnostic

All four scored sections under real ISEE timing, so your child practices pacing, not just content.

✓ An instant subskill report

See accuracy broken down by section and subskill, so you know what to work on next.

✓ Three practice sets

After the diagnostic, take 3 practice sets on the skills the report flags. Essay practice stays open.

✓ One AI-graded essay

The real ISEE essay is sent to schools unscored. Get rubric-based feedback that the test itself never gives.

The free plan covers one child at one level. Full Access (all levels, up to 20 essay grades, and multiple children) is a separate one-time purchase you can choose later. It is never a subscription, and you never need it to use everything above.

Choose your child's level

The ISEE comes in three levels, set by the grade your child is applying to enter. Start the free diagnostic at the right one, or read the full level guide first.

Lower Level Grades 5 and 6 admission For 4th and 5th graders. Reasoning and vocabulary that reach a grade or two beyond what school has taught yet. Middle Level Grades 7 and 8 admission For 5th and 6th graders. Pre-algebra, ratios, and denser reading passages under tight timing. Upper Level Grades 9 to 12 admission For 8th through 11th graders. The most competitive level, with algebra, geometry, and advanced vocabulary.

How the free diagnostic works

Create a free profileEnter an email and pick your child's level. No credit card, no payment step.
Take the full-length diagnosticFour scored sections under real ISEE timing, plus the essay if you want it graded.
Read the reportSee accuracy by section and subskill, and which question types your child should practice or strategically skip.
Practice the weak spotsUse your 3 free practice sets on the skills the report flagged.

Why a real diagnostic beats a PDF practice test

A downloadable practice test tells you a raw number of right and wrong answers. It can't tell you why your child missed what they missed, or what to do next. A living diagnostic can.

Timing is built in. Pacing is where most kids lose points. A printed test can't enforce the clock the way the real, sectioned test does.
The report is by subskill, not just a score. "Fractions with unlike denominators" and "inference questions" are things you can actually practice. "72%" is not.
The essay gets real feedback. Because the essay goes to schools unscored, families almost never get feedback on it. Rubric-based AI grading closes that gap.
Every question is original. Written to match the style and difficulty of the real ISEE, not copied from a test that may be outdated.

Free ISEE practice test FAQ

Is it really free?

Yes. One child profile at one level gets one complete full-length diagnostic, three practice sets, and one AI-graded essay at no cost. Before you sign up, you can also try a 15-minute starter set with no account. No credit card, no auto-renewal.

Do I need a credit card?

No. The free diagnostic and practice sets need only an email to save progress. Full Access is a separate one-time purchase you can choose later if you want all levels and up to 20 essay grades.

Which level should my child take?

Lower Level for grades 5 and 6 admission, Middle Level for grades 7 and 8, Upper Level for grades 9 to 12. Pick the level for the grade your child is applying to enter.

How long is the test?

A full-length ISEE runs roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to just under 3 hours depending on level, across four scored sections plus an unscored essay. The diagnostic mirrors that timing, or you can do shorter section practice instead.

Is this affiliated with E3n or ERB?

No. The ISEE is provided by E3n, the nonprofit formed in March 2026 when ERB and EMA merged, and ISEE Coach is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by E3n. Every question and passage is original, written to match the real test's style and difficulty.

See where your child stands, free

Take a full-length, timed ISEE diagnostic and get a personalized report on which subskills need work and which questions to skip on test day.

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No credit card. No auto-renewal. Try a 15-minute starter set with no sign-up, then take a full diagnostic free.