Those looking for Austin ISEE prep help for their students can reach out to Varsity Tutors for assistance. Regardless of what grade your student is entering or what topics on the ISEE they need to prepare for, we can help. We can either enroll them in a virtual ISEE prep class or get them started with an accomplished ISEE tutor.
ISEE stands for Independent School Entrance Examination. Students often take this test before applying to independent and private schools. It is widely accepted by private schools all across the country. The scores your student gets on their ISEE can make a difference in whether they get accepted into the school they are applying to or not.
What will my student face on the ISEE?
There are different versions of the ISEE. What your student will encounter on their test will depend on what grade they are entering. Let's go through the different versions of the ISEE quickly.
Students entering the second grade will take Level 2 of the Primary Level ISEE. They will have a Verbal section, a Math section, a Writing section, and an Auditory Comprehension section. Students going into the third grade will take Level 3 of the Primary Level ISEE. They will have a Verbal section, a Math section, and a Writing Sample section. Students entering the fourth grade will take Level 4 of the Primary Level ISEE. They will have the same three sections as students taking Level 3 of the Primary Level ISEE.
Students entering the fifth and sixth grades will take the Lower Level ISEE. Students entering the seventh and eighth grades will take the Middle Level ISEE. Students entering the ninth, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades will take the Upper Level ISEE. All of these three levels have the same sections, the same number of questions, and the same time limits.
The Verbal Reasoning section will come first. Students will be tested on their English skills. There will be questions about synonyms and sentence completions. Students will have 20 minutes to complete 40 questions.
The Quantitative Reasoning section will come next. It will have questions that will require critical math thinking. As opposed to the Math Achievement section, this section will place a larger focus on thinking skills as opposed to completing math operations. Students will have thirty-five minutes to complete 37 questions.
The Reading Comprehension section will come next. It will cover topics such as vocabulary and finding the main and supporting ideas in a text. Students will have thirty-five minutes to answer the 36 questions in this section.
The Math Achievement section will come next. Students will be presented with questions containing mathematical operation problems. This section will focus on students knowledge of mathematical rules. Students will have 40 minutes to complete the 47 questions in this section.
The Essay will come next. Students will be presented with a prompt on a topic of interest to students at their grade level. This will give students the opportunity to tell the school they are applying to more about themselves and their interests. Students will also be tested on concepts such as organizing ideas and their grasp of written English.
What kind of Austin ISEE prep is best for my student?
You can enroll your student in an Austin ISEE prep course that covers the topics on the exam in detail. A virtual course is a great way for students to benefit from studying in a group that is under the supervision of a trained instructor. The instructor can create study plans that cover the ISEE sections and strategies to help students perform at their best. Since these courses take place over the internet, you and your student will take advantage of maximal convenience as well.
The instructor of an Austin ISEE prep class can give the class helpful test-taking advice. Every section on the ISEE has a time limit to it. Students can benefit from learning how to pace themselves on a test. The instructor can administer practice tests so that students can get used to answering questions under time limits. In addition, this can help them feel more confident when the day of the actual test approaches.
Another way to prepare your student for the ISEE is by signing them up for private sessions with an experienced Austin ISEE tutor. A private educational mentor can give your student all of the attention and resources that they need when preparing for the ISEE. Unlike the instructor of a class, who has to follow the curriculum of the class, a private instructor can work with your student at their own pace. Regardless of how much preparation help your student needs, a private mentor can work with them until your student feels more confident and ready to face the ISEE.
A private instructor can come to you, making studying with them just as convenient as taking a class over the internet. They can be even more flexible than a class, as you can schedule study sessions for your student based on your student's daily and weekly schedule. In addition, a tutor can help your student by recommending resources for them to use during their private study sessions. This way, they can use their free time to prepare for the ISEE as well.
If you are unsure of which one would be best for your student or if you feel as if your student can benefit from both ISEE prep options, we can assist you with this as well. You can enroll your student in either a two-week or a four-week course and get them private instruction at the same time.
How can I get my student started with Austin ISEE prep?
Contacting Varsity Tutors is the best way to get your student started with their Austin ISEE preparation. We can connect you with a private mentor or enroll your student in the next available class. There is a new class starting every week, so there's no need to delay. Reach out now to get started.

Cayla: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...a very energetic, bubbly, charismatic individual who has dedicated her life to helping children, both through teaching and social work. However, outside of tutoring, I love the outdoors (playing sand volleyball, kayaking on Lake Austin, hiking the Greenbelt, etc.) and have a big passion for electronic music (both listening to it and creating it). I would love to tutor your child and help him or her succeed in school and in life! -Cayla
Education & Certification
- Baylor University - Bachelor in Arts, Religion with a Minor in Child and Family Studies
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Writing
- Special Education
- Math
- +25 subjects

Jason: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
My name is Jason and I love to tutor. I have experience working with elementary school students as well as tutoring Economics, Sociology formally as well as everything under the sun informally. I enjoy using creative references to get my point across.
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Sociology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- English
- Elementary School Writing
- Spanish 3
- +56 subjects

Kathy Giwa: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...can learn if taught via an individualized and researched based approach. In addition, I am motivated by my own experience following over a decade of professional education work, a huge part involving students with various challenges to academic comprehension. I am Texas state board certified to teach Special Education, English as Second Language learners and all subjects especially for Elementary. I am also qualified to teach adults and train other teachers. I have enjoyed years...
Education & Certification
- Ogun University - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
- Trident University International - Doctor of Education, Urban Education and Leadership
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- College Business
- Math
- ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
- +38 subjects

Sarah: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...a student at University of Mary-Hardin Baylor with a major in Nursing and a minor in History. I attended Texas A&M previously where I majored in Research and Counseling Psychology. I tutor a wide variety of subjects and feel comfortable doing so, but I most enjoy History, Government/Political Science, Life Sciences, and Reading/ELA. I also feel very confident in tutoring for the ASVAB after spending 6 years in the Army. I have also successfully tutored...
Education & Certification
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor - Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Study Skills
- Elementary School Science
- College Level American History
- +184 subjects

Hediye: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...ways, or find different tools to help them learn and retain the material. I am the first child in my large extended family to graduate from middle school, and I was able to go all the way to get a college degree and then a PhD. After I did, almost all of my siblings and cousins graduated from college and I was always there to help them--until I had to move to US to get...
Education & Certification
- Bogazici University - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
- University of Maryland-College Park - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Calculus
- ASVAB
- ACT Math
- +44 subjects

Javed: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...College and also students wanting to enter college, but lacking basic skills. The ability to help such students give me tremendous satisfaction. I have found that most students have a willingness to do well, but lack the understanding as to how to pursue their goals. It is only after winning over these students, and in many cases, even going out of the way to help them, that they are really able to succeed.... First, understand the level of skills of the subject matter of the tutee. Then, make a plan to raise the existing level to the desired level. While doing so, make sure the student gains confidence as we go along. Avoid making negative comments and ignore any attitude problem that the tutee may exhibit. Create a friendly environment so that learning can thrive. Relate to real life applications of the subject matter. Students learn best when they are convinced that what they are learning applies to real life.
Education & Certification
- University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- COMPASS Mathematics
- Algebra 3/4
- IB Physics
- +50 subjects

Chelsea: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...I am certified to work with ESL students. Since graduation, I have been working at a charter school as a 3rd grade teacher. I also tutor some of my former, as well as incoming students. I am passionate about working with kids in a hand-on learning environment. I believe that students better retain information when they can physically work with what they are learning (ex. Games, foldables, ect.). I love working with students on reading...
Education & Certification
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Elementary School Reading
- 3rd Grade Science
- Study Skills and Organization
- +28 subjects

Elizabeth: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...ESL classes to adults and volunteered in a preschool. After college, I was a bilingual teacher, teaching in both English and Spanish, for a year and a half. I taught both Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, with groups as large as 20 students. Prior to that time, I was a volunteer in Pre-K classrooms over a two year time period. I have also tutored adults in ESL, and am currently teaching a beginning ESL class to adults....
Education & Certification
- Scripps College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Spanish 1
- Languages
- Elementary School Writing
- +17 subjects

Bethany: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...have a distinct passion for helping students perform beyond their perceived potential, so that they are able to thrive within their educational environments. My objective as both teacher and tutor, is to first identify the root cause(s) of any confusion or difficulty, and then to develop a method, suited to the needs of the individual student, for reconstructing understanding in a way that makes sense. Furthermore, my intention is always to instruct with sustainability in...
Education & Certification
- University of Oregon - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Oregon - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
- Warner Pacific College - Master of Arts, High School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ISEE-Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
- ACT English
- SAT Writing and Language
- +48 subjects

Rachel: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...for the last three years and continue to provide regularly scheduled professional development in Austin ISD that covers a variety of topics including crisis management, suicide and self-injury risk, multi-tiered systems of support and school ethics. I also have continued my work as a restorative justice advocate and facilitator, stemming from my work with Dr. Armor as a facilitator for the Institute for Restorative Justice, training district administrators all over Texas on the implementation of...
Education & Certification
- Baylor University - Bachelor of Science, Social Work
- The University of Texas at Austin - Doctor of Philosophy, Special Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ESL/ELL
- College Application Essays
- A Level
- +31 subjects

Leah: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...my M.A. in Literary and Cultural Studies from Carnegie Mellon. As a lifelong student, I love to help others enjoy the process of learning and to see their hard work pay off! I'm currently teaching a writing course at UT with the theme, "Americans Abroad." Last year, I taught discussion sections for a UT American literature course, and previously I worked as a teaching assistant for classes on introductory academic writing, U.S. history, and American...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Communication, General
- The University of Texas at Austin - Doctor of Philosophy, American Studies
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Basic Computer Literacy
- Study Skills and Organization
- ACT
- +69 subjects

Toni: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...of California Irvine, and I earned my teacher certification through the American Montessori Society (AMS). I am comfortable with a variety of learning styles and enjoy using different approaches to help a student understand material. One of the most enjoyable things to me about teaching is the ability to give a student confidence in themselves by building upon their knowledge, providing them with problem solving skills, and ensuring their understanding of concepts. Education is a...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Psychology and Social Behavior
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ISEE- Lower Level
- Summer
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- +17 subjects

Lucianna: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...teach I always think about ways to code switch and how my interlocutor may be thinking about the English language based on their first language. One way I teach to students is is by understanding their first language and their process of thinking. I truly enjoy teaching and mentoring to others. Besides tutoring ESL, I tutor Spanish and Italian. I also tutor in any neuroscience topic. I have taught ESL in a non-profit organization; I...
Education & Certification
- Drew University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Languages
- Chemical Engineering
- English
- +45 subjects

Ramsey: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...explain topics 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- AP Calculus AB
- ISEE-Lower Level Verbal Reasoning
- SAT Reading
- +48 subjects

Shobha: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...of Texas at Austin studying Biology! Though I am a science major and love to tutor high school biology and chemistry, I also enjoy teaching math topics, such as Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Pre Calculus, and SAT (including PSAT) Prep topics, such as SAT Reading, SAT Writing, and SAT Essay. I would love to get to know you and your learning style to allow me to aid your learning as successfully as possible!
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Trigonometry
- High School English
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +41 subjects

Melissa: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...Public Safety Crime Laboratory. Throughout my life, I have constantly helped out in my mother's elementary school classroom. I would read to her class and tutor those struggling in reading as well as math. Some of these students returned for tutoring all the way through middle school. In college, I tutored a student in the basics of photography. While I have worked with students in math, logic, reading, grammar, photography study skills, and more, math...
Education & Certification
- Penn State University - Bachelor of Science, Crime, Law, and Justice
- Barry University - Bachelor in Arts, Biomedical and Forensic Photography
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- College English
- Summer
- Geometry
- +30 subjects

Angi: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...while in other cases they were surpassing the curriculum available in both public and private schools. This experience opened my eyes, and I began homeschooling. In particular, I helped my last child, who is profoundly gifted, until she entered college at 13 years of age. I also have experience working in an inclusionary classroom with special needs children. Additionally, I worked to help college students succeed with goal setting and keeping on track to graduate...
Education & Certification
- Brookhaven College - Associates, Undeclared
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Elementary School Writing
- Middle School
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +25 subjects

Lillian: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...literary journal and research journal; and a Mandarin Chinese teacher for beginning learners. After graduation, I began tutoring ESL students from China and eventually succeeded in raising their English scores by a full letter grade at the end of the semester. With more than 5 years of mentoring, tutoring, and teaching experience, I strongly believe that all subjects can be made fascinating. Gaining knowledge should be an exciting process, not a dreaded routine. Because of...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Psychology and Plan II Honors
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT Math
- Study Skills
- Mandarin Chinese
- +50 subjects

Rachel: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...on positive psychology. This education, as well as the time I spent teaching children at a local church, revealed to me the important role quality education and a love of learning have in boosting a child’s well-being. As a life-long learner myself, I genuinely enjoy imparting this appreciation for education and watching my students flourish as a result. Perhaps not surprisingly, my favorite subjects to tutor include study skills and test preparation, as the material...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, B.A. in Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- IB Psychology HL
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- Algebra
- +24 subjects

Holiday: Austin ISEE test prep instructor
...Certified ELAR (4-8) Texas Certified ELAR (7-12) Texas Certified Generalist (4-8) I have been a full time teacher in Texas for eight years. I have taught students with a variety of learning styles; including students with visual impairment, Autism,Cerebral palsy, ESL students and students with specific learning disabilities. I understand the importance of making learning engaging and effective. I specialize in working with students with learning differences, specifically in Reading and Writing. I have taught...
Education & Certification
- Western Michigan University - Bachelor of Education, Organizational Communication
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Middle School Writing
- High School English
- College English
- +29 subjects