Varsity Tutors can help you enroll your student in an online Austin ISEE prep course. Parents often turn to Varsity Tutors for an additional resource for their student to receive ISEE preparation assistance. The ISEE is an exam that students often have to complete as they apply to independent and private schools. As parents seek private or independent schools for their students, schools will often reference the student's ISEE scores to determine admission for the following school year. The ISEE is accepted by more than 1200 schools internationally.
Depending on your child's age and educational level, they will be placed into one of the four ISEE testing categories: Primary, Lower, Middle, or Upper Level. Each of the categories has the same set time allotment and number of questions. Once your child is matched with their appropriate testing level, the ISEE will use materials that correspond to their specific educational level to measure their knowledge of five different categories. Each of the five categories tests a particular area of education; the ISEE testing categories are Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Math Achievement, and Essay.
Children who test within the Primary Level have a different testing format. The Primary Level is broken down into three sub-categories: Primary 2, Primary 3, and Primary 4. Students who will be entering the second grade will test on the Primary 2 ISEE level, those who are entering the third grade will test on the Primary 3 level, and the students entering the fourth grade will test on the Primary 4 level. The testing sections for all Primary levels include Reading, Math, and Writing. Only the Primary 2 level students must complete a fourth section of the exam entitled Auditory Comprehension.
What information will my student review in an online Austin ISEE class?
The first section of the ISEE exam is Reading which includes thirty-six questions that the student must complete in thirty-five minutes. Within the Reading section, students will have to show they are familiar with vocabulary, main ideas, and answer questions that are related to reading passages. The Upper and Middle-Level students will have to identify the author's intent, show the ability to evaluate cause and effect, recognize information that is not explicitly stated within written passages, and show knowledge of literal and figurative language use. The Lower-Level students will have to reflect their understanding of primary and central ideas within written work.
The next section of the ISEE is Math Achievement in which students will have forty-seven questions to answer within a forty minute time allotment. Students completing this section of the ISEE will test their understanding of algebra, geometry, problem-solving, and data analysis. Lower-Level students completing the Math Achievement will encounter questions that cover their knowledge of patterns, symmetry, and estimation. The Upper and Middle-Level Math sections if the ISEE will face problems that reference finding the area of quadrilaterals and triangles, mean, median, and mode. Middle-Level students will also have to show their knowledge of using Venn Diagrams and prime factorization.
The third section of the exam is Quantitative Reasoning. Similar to the Math Achievement section, this section will focus on the student's abilities to assess quantitative math skills. Some of the topics that Upper and Middle-Level students will encounter are measurements, probability, numbers, and operations. A few of the concepts that students should review are fractions, decimals, integers, exponents, and processes involving variables. Middle-Level students must show they can find the length of a line whereas the Lower-Level students must prove they are proficient with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and the identification of characteristics of geometric objects.
Finally, the last of the ISEE categories is the Essay section. Students on all levels, including the Primary Level, will be given a prompt in which students in their age group show a common interest. The writing sample students provide, in the Primary Level only, is not scored; however, it will be given to potential schools to show the student's creativity and personality. After they evaluate the prompt, they must compose a story or essay that directly relates to the prompt. Primary Level students are given a picture prompt whereas students who are testing at other levels have a written prompt. Test takers must reflect their abilities to organize written work, proper use of grammatical skills, punctuation, and their abilities to use relevant details to gain the interest of the reader of their story.
The Primary Level students ISEE test construction differs from other levels. Primary Levels two through four include Reading, Writing, and Math. The Reading and Math sections are presented in multiple-choice formats that focus on grade-appropriate vocabulary and basic math skills. The Auditory Comprehension section for Primary 2 students will last for seven minutes, and students must respond to six questions. Students must listen to passages and respond to questions that reference the content within the audio sample they have heard.
What are the benefits of an online Austin ISEE course?
Once your student enrolls in an Austin ISEE course, all of their courses are taught in an online virtual classroom with an experienced teacher who is considered an expert in online educational instruction. Communication between students with the same educational goals provides the benefits of collaborative learning, which often includes group projects. Collaborative learning is a one-of-a-kind learning technique in which your student can gather more knowledge in specific subjects they may be having difficulties with comprehending. A Varsity Tutors Austin ISEE course gives your student one-on-one help with their instructor, if needed, for additional individual support.
How can I gather more information about an Austin ISEE class for my student?
Parents can visit Varsity Tutors online and connect with an educational consultant to gather more information about an Austin ISEE class. The educational consultants are trained to work directly with parents to assist with finding options that are available for your student's educational needs. Austin ISEE classes begin every week and parents can choose between 2-week and 4-week sessions. Multiple options are available that will fit into your student's busy schedule. Don't procrastinate to get a step up on your student's ISEE preparations. Give Varsity Tutors a call today!

John: Austin ISEE course instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Social Studies
- English
- Russian
- +107 subjects

Ramsey: Austin ISEE course instructor
...is to break the topic down into its base components and to give connections and similarities to other topics. Building a strong foundation is essential to learning more sophisticated, challenging topics. I tutor a wide variety of STEM topics, with math, computer science and physics being the academic subjects that I enjoy teaching the most. I understand that everyone learns in different ways and I understand that what works for one learner might not work...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- JavaScript
- Python
- Technology and Coding
- +48 subjects

James: Austin ISEE course instructor
Hi there! I'm a recent PhD graduate in Physics and I love to help others learn. Physics wasn't so easy for me so I know the troublesome areas in terms of concepts and understanding. I am also very knowledgeable in mathematics! I have been tutoring for over 15 years across all age ranges.
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelor of Science, Physics
- Trinity College Dublin University of Dublin Ireland - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Physics
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT Math
- AP Calculus BC
- IB Mathematics
- +44 subjects

Annette: Austin ISEE course instructor
...Edwards University. I have been a teacher for over 13 years in the Austin area, for both private and public schools. I have taught pre-kinder through 8th grade, in various subject matters such as Spanish, English as a Second Language and I am currently a dual language elementary teacher for all subjects. My other role is as a STARR Test Prep tutor for my school. I am passionate about helping struggling students find their own...
Education & Certification
- St. Edwards University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Concordia University-Texas - Master of Arts, Differentiated Instruction
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Math
- High School English
- Phonics
- +20 subjects

Jason: Austin ISEE course instructor
...Social Studies teacher for 10 years in grades kindergarten through 6th. I am also ESL and SPED certified. Tutoring allows me to truly connect with students and understand what will help them succeed. School can feel so overwhelming when certain concepts are not coming into focus. But have no fear. I can help! I keep sessions fun and conversational while focusing on practical applications and deeper understanding. Looking forward to hearing from you!... In a typical first session, I like to introduce myself and make the situation comfortable by showing the student that I have a laid-back demeanor and sense of humor. I will typically ask them about school, how they feel about it, what they're learning. At that point, I look for commonalities between the student's conceptual misunderstanding and mine when I was in his or her shoes. First sessions are all about building trust and understanding.
Education & Certification
- State University of New York at New Paltz - Bachelors, Communication & Media
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Masters, Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Elementary School Math
- Middle School Math
- Writing
- +19 subjects

Melissa: Austin ISEE course instructor
...a student in the basics of photography. While I have worked with students in math, logic, reading, grammar, photography study skills, and more, math and logic are my favorites to tutor. I think the most important thing is to convey that learning can be fun. If it is fun, we are more inclined to do it! I love to play logic games, math games, and word games to learn in a new way. Additionally, learning...
Education & Certification
- Penn State University - Bachelor of Science, Crime, Law, and Justice
- Barry University - Bachelor in Arts, Biomedical and Forensic Photography
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ISEE- Lower Level
- Social Studies
- Algebra 2
- +30 subjects

Annie: Austin ISEE course instructor
...tutoring for many reasons. First, I am able to differentiate my lessons and other lessons for all abilities. Differentiation is essential and it proves that teachers are in tune with the individual students and can adapt any lesson to meet every child's needs. As a special education teacher, I was also able to create and implement incentive systems which served as a motivator for students, especially when the lessons increase in difficulty. Another reason I...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Psychology and Geography
- Cardinal Stritch University - Masters, Masters of Urban Special Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Geography
- ISEE- Lower Level
- Study Skills and Organization
- +34 subjects

Claudia: Austin ISEE course instructor
...assist a student in reaching their goals, be that a higher grade in a class, a deeper understanding of a specific topic, etc. I am a native speaker of Spanish- it was actually my first language! My entire family comes from (and still lives) in Galicia, the northwest province of Spain. Although I am fortunate enough to be bilingual, I still love tutoring others in the hopes that they will come to love the language...
Education & Certification
- Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Pre-Algebra
- SAT Subject Test in Spanish with Listening
- Spanish 1
- +65 subjects

Elizabeth: Austin ISEE course instructor
...newspaper, honing my writing and editing skills. In 2019, I moved to Brittany, France where I taught English as a second language to high school students. Aside from English, I am also passionate about art and am currently studying animation. Both journalism and animation have given me additional experience in Adobe programs, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premier Pro, Animator, and more. I am also familiar with other digital art programs, like Procreate, Krita, and...
Education & Certification
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Algebra
- College Computer Science
- Thesis Writing
- +86 subjects

Meg: Austin ISEE course instructor
...thus far in my career. I graduated from Gordon College with undergraduate degrees in English, Elementary Education, and Special Education, and went on to receive my Masters Degree in Special Education from Salem State University in Massachusetts. In addition, I hold post-graduate certificates in the fields of Gifted and Talented Education and School Administration and Supervision (issued by James Madison University and Johns Hopkins University, respectively). As an educator, my expertise lies in my ability...
Education & Certification
- Gordon College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English
- Salem State University - Masters in Education, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Middle School Writing
- Math
- Other
- +37 subjects