If you have a child who is attempting to enroll in an independent school, consider reaching out to 51Թ for a Boston ISEE course. Students in the Boston area can benefit from an ISEE course that is flexible, accommodating, and informative. Whether your child is an elementary, middle, or high schools student, there is an ISEE course available to them that can meet their needs and help them work towards their goals.
The ISEE, also known as the Independent School Entrance Exam, is a test used to measure a student's knowledge as they apply for an independent school. Independent schools across Boston use this exam as a way to know if a student is at the academic level to keep up with their curriculum. If you want to help your student pursue a favorable school on this exam, consider enrolling them in a Boston ISEE prep course.
What does a Boston ISEE class cover?
When signing up your student for an ISEE class, you are signing them up for a comprehensive online class that covers all areas of the ISEE based on your student's academic level. The ISEE comes in several versions; an Upper Level version, a Middle Level version, a Lower Level version, and three Primary Level versions (Primary 2, 3, and 4). If your student is entering 2nd grade, they would take the Primary 2 exam. If they are entering 3rd grade they would take the Primary 3 exam, and students entering 4th grade would take the Primary 4 exam. The Lower Level exam is for 5th and 6th grade students, while the Middle Level is for 7th and 8th grade students and the Upper Level is for students entering 9th grade or above.
The Upper Level ISEE features five sections. The first is the Verbal Reasoning section. This portion of the exam includes 40 questions and allows test-takers 20 minutes to complete each question.The Verbal Reasoning section assesses a student's English skills through sentence completion questions and synonym questions. In a Boston ISEE class, students can review their high school level vocabulary, parts of speech, and suffixes from Greek and Latin to feel more prepared for their test date.
The second section of the Upper Level ISEE is the Quantitative Reasoning section. Here, students are provided 35 minutes to complete 37 questions related to quantitative math skills. The topics of the Quantitative Reasoning section including problem-solving, data analysis and probability, measurements, and numbers and operations.
Next is the Reading Comprehension section of the Upper Level ISEE. Here, students are given 35 minutes to answer 36 questions related to author's intent, organization and logic, main and supporting ideas, and vocabulary. Some concepts students should known include cause and effect, comparing and contrasting information, and how to find and use information from passages to answer questions.
The Math Achievement section of the Upper Level ISEE asks students 47 questions, which must be answered within 40 minutes. This portion of the Upper Level ISEE tests students on their math operations skills, including their abilities to solve word problems, work with variable and exponents, and find the area and perimeter of geometric shapes.
The final section of the Upper Level ISEE is the Essay section. Test-takers are provided one prompt and given 30 minutes to complete it. This section assesses a student's writing skills through their response to the written prompt. To prepare for this section, an ISEE class can teach your student to plan and organize a written piece, practice their grammar, and brush up on their spelling skills.
For students at the Middle Level, the ISEE has the same sections, timing, and number of questions. However, there are a few differences. In the Verbal Reasoning section, test-takers should know middle and high school level vocabulary, as well as parts of speed, and how to use word clues. The Quantitative Reasoning section is a little different on the Middle Level ISEE as well. This portion of the exam covers algebra, data analysis, problem-solving, numbers and operations, and measurement. To help a student prepare for this section, an ISEE class may go through operations involving variables, finding the length of a line, using the distributive property, and so on. For the Reading Comprehension section of the Middle Level ISEE, individuals should know how to find and use information from passages to answer questions, compare and contrast information, and infer information that is not explicitly stated. During the Math Achievement portion of the Middle Level ISEE, students are tested on their abilities to use a Venn Diagram, work with quadrilaterals and triangles, work with fractions, use ratios and proportions, and so on. Finally, the Middle Level ISEE Essay portion provides test-takers with a prompt on a topic of interest to students at the middle school level. Individuals can respond to the prompt and use this section as a way to tell a prospective school more about themselves.
Finally, the Lower Level ISEE is similar to both the Upper and Middle Levels as far as sections, timing, and number of questions, but this version of the exam has a few slight differences throughout. For example, the Verbal Reasoning section of the Lower Level ISEE tests students on context clues and elementary and middle school vocabulary words. The Quantitative Reasoning section tests individuals on estimation, comparison, and number logic, while the Reading Comprehension section quizzes children on their knowledge of style, language, organization, vocabulary, and understanding of main and supporting ideas. When it comes to the Math Achievement section of the Lower Level ISEE, students are asked to answer questions related to simple operations, estimation, decimals, percents, fractions, and symmetry. The final portion of the Lower Level ISEE, the Essay section, offers a prompt on a topic of interest to students at the elementary school level. Test-takers can use this portion of the ISEE to tell an independent school more about themselves.
How can a Boston ISEE Class prepare my child for their exam?
With help from an ISEE class, your child can feel more confident as their exam date approaches. The classes we offer to students are live and interactive, allowing individuals to ask questions and receive replies in real time. A skilled and knowledgeable instructor hosts each class and offers a communicative environment for those enrolled.
How can I sign up my student for a Boston ISEE course?
Enrolling in a Boston ISEE course is a breeze. At 51Թ, our goal is to help your student meet their goals. If your student wants to pursue admission to an independent school, we want to provide them with the tools to help them grow their knowledge and confidence when it comes to the ISEE. No matter the academic level of your student, consider signing them up for a Boston ISEE course today by reaching out to the staff at 51Թ.

Kaley: Boston ISEE course instructor
...love teaching and I have been working with kids since high school. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging...
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- Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
- Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
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- ISEE
- PSAT
- SSAT
- SAT
- +35 subjects

Sean: Boston ISEE course instructor
...graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University with a BS in engineering physics, and a math minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On 51Թ, I tutor up to college level mathematics and...
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- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
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- ISEE
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- +67 subjects

Daniel: Boston ISEE course instructor
At the core, I love learning and find it fun. In teaching, I try to convey that sense of fun to my students. I use a variety of techniques depending on my student's learning style, but I always focus on the fun of learning new things.... In a first session with a student, I would introduce the basic concepts and core questions of the subject, and determine my student's learning style in order to plan future lessons better.
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- Tufts University - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics
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- ISEE
- SSAT
- ACT
- GED
- +96 subjects

Amanda: Boston ISEE course instructor
...English tutor in the campus tutoring center for two years. My main responsibility was reading and critiquing other students' papers. I gave feedback about content, structure, and grammar. I loved helping people find their voice and discover what they were excited to write about - I found that often students were intimidated by writing, but...
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- Union University - Bachelor in Arts, English
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- ISEE
- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +50 subjects

Grace: Boston ISEE course instructor
...love test taking and am a recent Dartmouth College graduate. I have experience with 12 AP exams, SAT (99th percentile), GRE, SAT subject tests, ACT, english, and much more. I enjoy adapting to individual students study and learning styles and making work more efficient and productive. In my spare time I run obstacle courses like...
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- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Anthropology
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- ISEE
- ACT
- SAT
- GED
- +71 subjects

Larisa: Boston ISEE course instructor
...Theory, and Intro to Philosophy. In addition to philosophy, I am comfortable tutoring GRE Verbal and Analytical Writing, writing more generally, bioethics/medical humanities, and psychology. I am passionate about helping my students develop their critical thinking skills and learn how to express their ideas clearly. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, and...
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- Simmons College - Bachelors, Philosophy and Psychology
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Current Grad Student, Philosophy (PhD)
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- ISEE
- Psychology
- IB Theory of Knowledge
- College Essays
- +48 subjects

Thomas: Boston ISEE course instructor
...you achieve your academic and standardized test goals. My academic credentials consist of a BA in Political Science and German from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from Duke University. I speak German and Spanish. I'm confident tutoring several standardized tests, including SSAT, ISEE, SAT, ACT, and GRE.... I come from a holistic teaching background. I think it's as important to address study skills, test anxiety issues, and self-confidence challenges as it is to teach straightforward material to students. I see what I do as mentoring as much as tutoring, and I live that philosophy with my students.
Education & Certification
- University of Rhode Island - Bachelors, Political Science & German
- Duke University - Masters, Environmental Economics and Policy
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT
- SAT
- ISEE- Upper Level
- +47 subjects

Leonid: Boston ISEE course instructor
...am a motivated Mechanical Engineering student at UMass Amherst, with a strong passion for teaching. In my free time, I rock climb, dance, and build crazy robotics projects. I love helping students of all ages build understanding and excitement for various subjects. I believe that, with patience and the right set of tools, you can...
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- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
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- ISEE
- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +53 subjects

Jane: Boston ISEE course instructor
...have taught the SAT, SSAT, AP Biology, AP Physics, and AP Chemistry for 2 years. I love teaching students HOW to learn, not just WHAT to learn. I always emphasize hard work - because you always get what you work for. I don't care about natural intelligence, because trying your best and being persistent is...
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- Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology
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- ISEE
- PSAT
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +41 subjects

Charlotte: Boston ISEE course instructor
...Europe while living in France. While there, I was an English Teaching Assistant in Tours, located along the banks of the Loire river. I taught at a school of predominately underprivileged students of North African descent and was lucky enough to learn about their traditions and experiences in France. I have a real passion for...
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- Colgate University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and French
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- ISEE
- HSPT
- SSAT
- Advanced Placement
- +54 subjects

William: Boston ISEE course instructor
...to otherwise. My academic content fields I tutor focus on history and grammar. I am a firm believer that the stories of humanity's past give us a better understanding of the modern world, and I hope to be able share share as many of these exciting stories as I can. I am also deeply involved...
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- Boston University - Bachelors, Linguistics & Classics
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- ISEE
- PSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +50 subjects

Allan: Boston ISEE course instructor
...The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the exam is now attending a private high school abroad. With VarsityTutor's online learning platform, I will be able to transfer knowledge in a...
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- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
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- ISEE
- TOEFL
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +123 subjects

Emily: Boston ISEE course instructor
...and children from 2 months to 13 years of age. I take the time to help my students find the best learning style for them and tailor my teaching approach accordingly. I work to find creative ways to help students understand tough concepts. My goal is to foster critical and abstract thinking, time management skills,...
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- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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- ISEE
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +71 subjects

Tony: Boston ISEE course instructor
I'm a great tutor because I'm enthusiastic, organized, and knowledgeable. Before I attended law school, I coached tennis for six years and have experience teaching and coaching students from ages seven to seventeen. I recently moved to Boston where I'm working on setting up my own legal practice.
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- The University of Chicago Law School - Juris Doctor, Law
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- ISEE
- HSPT
- SSAT
- SAT
- +34 subjects

Nastassia: Boston ISEE course instructor
...for about three years, teaching students aged seven to fourteen how to play instruments and read music. Therefore, I am comfortable working with students of all ages and backgrounds and understand how to help students learn effectively depending on their individual needs and desires. Due to my academic background, I can effectively transfer the tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- SSAT
- ACT
- +35 subjects

Anna: Boston ISEE course instructor
...am well versed in the college application admissions process. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, Government, and college prep. I thoroughly enjoy working with students and feel that good learning only happens through a solid foundation of understanding if you don't understand Algebra 2, then you can't...
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- Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Social Studies Education
- State Certified Teacher
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- ISEE
- SSAT
- HSPT
- High School Geography
- +69 subjects
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- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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- ISEE
- ACT
- PSAT
- UK GCSE
- +84 subjects

Marek: Boston ISEE course instructor
...city, culturally diverse population with wide ability. I became a Graduated Assessor then examiner for Midland Board, Oxford Board, and Southern Board Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) bi-annual examinations. For the past fourteen years I have continued to teach in MA at middle school in the public and private sector and followed...
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- Bismarck State College - Bachelors, Architecture
- GCME London - Unknown, Math Education
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- ISEE
- HSPT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +22 subjects

Olga: Boston ISEE course instructor
...the Far East University for 2 years. While there I taught my students English as well as prepared them for a global Workforce. In the past I have used my psychology degree to tutor elementary school students with learning disabilities such as ADD / ADHD and dyslexia. My intervention helped them improve their grades from...
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- Bard College - Current Undergrad, Psychology
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- ISEE
- SAT
- TOEFL
- High School English
- +51 subjects

Marcella: Boston ISEE course instructor
...at legal writing, and my work was published in the Administrative Law Review. My older brother is autistic and my younger brother is seven years younger than me, so I grew up helping them with homework and various other challenges. Additionally, I was a senior camp counselor at the Hyde Park Municipal Building from 2002...
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- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science (Religion minor)
- American University - Juris Doctor, Law
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- ISEE
- Advanced Placement
- Languages
- High School English
- +21 subjects