If your student is planning on taking the ISEE, they may be able to benefit from a Los Angeles ISEE prep course provided by 51Թ. The ISEE, or Independent School Entrance Exam, is a standardized test used by independent school admission boards to evaluate incoming students. A lot might be riding on your student's score on the test, so it's important to do well, and a Los Angeles ISEE course can be a valuable tool in getting your student ready for test day.
A Los Angeles ISEE class is taught entirely online through a collaborative online classroom. Your student can benefit from group discussions with their peers, which are led by an expert instructor. There are multiple class sections and new classes start weekly, so you can find the class that feels right for your student and fits into your busy schedule. The ISEE covers a lot of material, and changes depending on the grade level of your student, so you might be unsure of how to get started preparing for the test. A prep class will not only dive deep into the subject matter that the ISEE covers, but will also provide your student with insights into how the test is structured and scored, so they can discover test-taking strategies that may be the extra boost they need to get ahead on the ISEE.
What can a Los Angeles ISEE class help my student learn?
The ISEE is broken into four levels. The Primary Level test covers students entering 2nd through 4th grades, the Lower Level covers the 5th and 6th grades, the Middle Level covers the 7th and 8th grades, and the Upper Level covers the 9th through 12th grades. We'll provide a brief overview of each of these tests here, so you can know what your student will be faced with when they take the ISEE.
At the Primary Level, the ISEE consists of Reading, Math, and Writing sections, plus an Auditory Comprehension section exclusive to students entering the 2nd grade. The Reading section will assess your student's knowledge of grade-level-appropriate vocabulary and reading comprehension, and the Math section will cover basic mathematics. For the Writing section, students are given a picture prompt and are asked to respond with a story. This section is not graded, but is instead meant to be an opportunity for schools to learn more about your student and their creative abilities. The Auditory Comprehension section will ask students to listen to a series of passages and provide answers to related questions.
The Lower Level ISEE is made up of Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Math Achievement, and Essay sections. This structure is used for all levels of the test above the Primary Level. On the Verbal Reasoning section your student will have to understand how context affects the meaning of sentences, and will be tested on grade-appropriate vocabulary words. Quantitative Reasoning will require your student to understand numeric logic, as well as to be able to estimate and compare numbers and understand characteristics of geometric shapes. The Reading Comprehension section will require students to locate the central arguments of passages, and use information from the passages to answer questions. Math Achievement asks students to understand basic math operations, simple geometry, and how to work with decimals and fractions. There is also an Essay section where students will write an essay on a provided topic, so that schools can get to know your student.
For the Middle Level, the Verbal Reasoning section will expect students to have a middle school to high school-level vocabulary, and to be able to use prefixes, suffixes, and roots to determine meanings of words. Quantitative Reasoning will ask students to use algebra and geometry to find lengths of lines, calculate area, and find calculate measurements with formulas. The focus of this section is measurement and problem solving. For Reading Comprehension, students will now have to be able to infer non-explicit information from texts, and be able to understand figurative and literal language. Math Achievement will test students on properties of operations, prime factorization, ratios and proportions, properties of quadrilaterals and triangles, and more. The Essay section is similar to the Lower Level. Students are provided with a prompt appropriate to their grade, and will respond in the form of an essay.
Last, the Upper Level of the ISEE. Here the Verbal Reasoning section will demand a high school-level vocabulary, and students will have to be able to use context, suffixes and prefixes, word roots, and understand synonyms to do well. Upper Level Quantitative Reasoning really puts the focus on your student's ability to think mathematically, with a stress on problem-solving skills, probability problems, and data analysis using concepts from algebra and geometry. The Reading Comprehension section will require students to understand the organization of passages, authorial intent and tone, and how to infer information from texts. Math Achievement will zero on on skills with math operations, asking students to solve equations and word problems involving variables, area and perimeter, quadrilaterals and triangles, and coordinate grids. The Essay section will provide a high school-level prompt and ask students to respond with a well-organized, grammatically precise essay that uses supporting details.
How will a Los Angeles ISEE course teach my student?
A Los Angeles ISEE course is presented in an online classroom format where your student will see, hear, and speak with their teacher and their classmates just as if they were sitting together in a brick-and-mortar classroom. Group discussions with their peers can help your student absorb and retain information more effectively than solitary study might, and exposure to new perspectives and ideas in conversation with classmates can give your student new tools to respond to the questions on the ISEE. An expert teacher will oversee the course and guide students in their study, and will also be available for reserved one-on-one time, if your student has difficulty with certain sections of the test and would like a bit of private instruction.
An online Los Angeles ISEE course means no commute, easy enrollment, and easy scheduling. Courses are offered in 2-week and 4-week long sections and begin on a rolling weekly basis, so whenever you're beginning to think about ISEE prep, you can find a course to suit your schedule. Plus, not only can a group class offer serious educational benefits for your student, but it also helps you save, giving you access to a highly-qualified instructor at a great value.
How can I get signed up for a Los Angeles ISEE class?
51Թ is offering a variety of ISEE courses to meet diverse student needs. Reach out to us today and we can provide you with more information as to course offerings as well as what the course covers and how your student can benefit. The ISEE might be just the first step in your student's academic career at an independent school. The test-taking skills and fundamental content knowledge that a Los Angeles ISEE course can help teach your student may continue to pay off throughout their time in school, giving them a solid foundation to build off of as they strive for success.

Ayesha: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...variety of ways. It could mean a weekly tutor to supplement learning, or extra time with a teacher. Regardless of how it is accomplished, a student's access to efficient, individualized education catered specifically to his/her needs can define his/her successes in life. It is my belief that students deserve individualized attention from a single educator...
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- Pasadena City College - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
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- ISEE
- CAHSEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- PSAT
- +30 subjects

Marty: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...years with LAUSD, the No Child Left Behind program,and private students. I’ve tutored people in Language Arts who are in Kindergarten through the 12th grade, and in math, through the 4th grade. I enjoy working with all age groups. I love to get to know each student and their particular needs. Tutoring takes patience and...
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- San Jose State University - Bachelor in Arts, Art
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Test Prep
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +4 subjects

Ada: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...growth. I bring management experience, the understanding of children, creativity, enthusiasm and patience. My promise is to present subject material in logical steps promoting Common Core curriculum through motivation and a variety of teaching strategies. My personal interests include movies and television shows. I like to play online games such as Disney Tsum-Tsum or group...
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- University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
- University of Phoenix - Master of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- HSPT
- SSAT
- Reading
- +27 subjects

Aline: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...students with language-based learning differences, I especially sought to strengthen students' reading and writing skills. Since coming to California to pursue my master's and doctorate degrees, I have continued to develop students' reading and writing skills so that they too can develop a love for the written word. Other than tutoring and studying, I can...
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- St Johns College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
- Graduate Theological Union - PHD, Religion
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- ACT
- SSAT
- +66 subjects

Layan: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...my strengths are test prep, studying and time management skills, and reading, writing, and critical thinking skills at any level. I love helping students find the way that works best for them to approach problem solving and learning. I am very interested in education and have experience working with both children and young adults in...
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology/Sustainable Development
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- REGENTS
- HSPT
- PSAT
- +123 subjects

Jessica: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...one is being able to go at each student's pace and work with their unique learning styles. I'm personally very visual and need to draw a picture to figure out a problem. I enjoy learning about the student's interests and incorporating them into the lesson to make it more fun and interesting. I've been working...
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- University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Elementary Math
- Phonics
- +13 subjects

Luke: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...received my Master of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where I also taught Sculpture. I've taught a broad range of topics, from Art History to to Web Design. In addition to Art, I love History, Philosophy, and geeking out on Math & Technology. More than anything, I love...
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- Northwestern College - Bachelors, Art
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Masters, Sculpture
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Advanced Placement
- ACT
- STAAR
- +101 subjects

Varun: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...most out of your sessions and will tailor my personal approach to whatever you need. I have been tutoring middle school, high school, and college students for five years. As an Ivy League graduate, I know what it takes to succeed in a highly competitive academic environment and can help you succeed as well!
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- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Government/Film and Media Studies
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- WPPSI
- SAT
- +149 subjects

Sarah: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...classmates to help improve their writing skills. Afterward, in college, I helped run an after school program for middle school children in downtown Los Angeles. In 2013 I graduated from UCLA with a major in English literature and minors in both French and Latin. I now work as an instructor for children with developmental disorders,...
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- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +38 subjects

Naama: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...two passions! I'm also a translator, linguistics nerd, avid reader, and fabulous teacher. I went to NYU and studied Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied Linguistics Masters here in California. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT
- SAT
- SSAT
- +41 subjects

Thomas: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
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- University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Arithmetic
- College English
- Test Prep
- +15 subjects

Kiersten: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...semesters I worked as a CollegeSpring Mentor, tutoring Green Dot Charter high school juniors for the SAT and teaching them predatory skills for college. In addition to my experience tutoring for the SAT, as a screenwriting major I most enjoy teaching my favorite subject, English. I love showing students the power language endows upon them...
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- University of Southern California - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Writing for Screen and Television
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- ACT
- SSAT
- +5 subjects

Lindsy : Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...I believe encouraging good study habits and a solid academic foundation while young is beneficial for a lifetime of academic success. My subjects include elementary and middle school math, reading, writing, study skills and test prep. These proficiencies are essential to self-confidence, working well with others, and for intelligently expressing oneself. Outside of tutoring, I...
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- University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
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- ISEE
- HSPT
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- Study Skills
- +15 subjects

Zoe: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...is asking for and how to give the testing service what it wants. Students do best on these standardized forms of assessment when they know specifically what is being asked of them, and I am more than happy to help them figure it out. I can also engage students more fully in their homework in...
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- Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- SSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +27 subjects

Dorothy: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...University New Orleans. I taught high school English in that city for three years until I could no longer resist the pull of Southern California. Here, I continued to teach in private and charter schools for six years while I worked toward my teaching credential at Cal State Dominguez Hills. I firmly believe that all...
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- Loyola University New Orleans - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Cal State Dominguez Hills - Unknown, Education
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- ISEE
- PSAT
- CAHSEE
- SAT
- +31 subjects

Elizabeth: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...to trying to find new ways of teaching for however a particular student learns. I think this flexibility and dedication to making school work as easy as possible for my students is my strongest attribute as a tutor. I am available to work up to thirty hours per week. Friday through Sunday I would generally...
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- Occidental College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- REGENTS
- SAT Subject Tests
- Advanced Placement
- +58 subjects

Alexandra: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...over 10 years experience tutoring middle and high school math, writing, and test prep. I work with students to deepen their understanding of material so that they can become confident in their work. The goal is not getting any one problem or assignment right, but building the skillset to tackle ANY assignment independently with confidence.
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, United States Government and Politics
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- PARCC
- SAT Subject Tests
- +72 subjects

Humberto: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
MIB, MSc. Marketing & Industrial Engineer. Twelve years of experience in marketing, business intelligence and business development at multinational and local companies. Ability to achieve team objectives. Multilingual (English, Spanish, French) and IT super user (SAP-BO).... All students are individuals, and everyone learns in their own unique way.... To clarify all reasonable questions students might have relative to the course objectives, as well as your expectations for their performance in class. As students leave the first meeting, they should believe in your competence to teach the course, be able to predict the nature of your instruction, and know what you will require of them. To give an understanding of who is taking your course and what their expectations are.
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- Universidad de Lima - PERU - Bachelors, Industrial Engineer
- La Salle Business Engineering School - SPAIN - Masters, Master in International Business
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- GED
- ACT
- SAT
- +95 subjects

Jacob: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...science, language arts, and social studies. In addition to teaching regular school subjects, I have experience teaching standardized test prep. and study skills. I completed my BA from UC Irvine and MA in Education from UCLA. I received my teacher's credentials from UCLA's Teacher Education Program and completed my research inquiry in teaching mathematics. My...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, History
- University of California-Los Angeles - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Reading
- 3rd Grade Science
- +17 subjects

Gelsey: Los Angeles ISEE course instructor
...volunteer service in Rwanda where I taught 8th grade English and 10th grade English Communication Skills for two years. Before that, I tutored middle and high school students in Seattle Public School District. My favorite subjects to tutor are English writing and composition, ESL and social sciences. I also know what it takes to succeed...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- ACT
- SSAT
- +21 subjects