Parents who are seeking assistance for their student's ISEE preparations should contact Varsity Tutors to enroll your student in a Richmond ISEE prep course. Varsity Tutors provides an additional resource for students to receive in-depth help with ISEE preparation. The Independent School Entry Exam is a test that prospective students are frequently required to complete upon their application to private and independent schools. When parents look to private or independent schools to admit their students, the institutions will often reference the results of the ISEE to determine a student's acceptance for the following school year. The ISEE is a standard testing procedure used for private and independent learning that is accepted in more than 1200 schools worldwide.
Your student's educational status is used to determine what ISEE testing level is appropriate for them. There are four ISEE testing categories: Primary, Lower, Middle, and Upper Level. Students will have an educational match with the contents of the exam. All of the testing categories have the same number of questions and testing times. Once your child is matched with their appropriate testing level, the ISEE will use materials that correspond to the student's specific level of education to measure their understanding of elements grouped into five different categories. The ISEE testing categories are Math Achievement, Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Essay, and Reading Comprehension.
The younger students who will test on the Primary Level will use a testing format and structure that differs from the other three levels. Students that are placed in the Primary Level will test in one of three sub-categories: Primary 2, Primary 3, and Primary 4. The sub-category placement means that students entering the second grade the next academic year are in the Primary 2 sub-category, those who will join the third grade will be in the Primary 3 sub-category, and students entering the fourth grade will be in the Primary 4 ISEE sub-category. Each of the sections for Primary-Level students includes Math, Reading, and Writing. The Primary 2 level students will also have to complete an additional fourth section of the ISEE called Auditory Comprehension.
What topics are reviewed in an online Richmond ISEE class?
The first section of the ISEE is called Math Achievement. Test-takers will receive forty-seven questions to complete within a forty minute testing time. This section of the ISEE will measure your student's understanding of the skills used for math operations. Some of the general topics that students encounter include geometry, problem-solving, data analysis, and algebra. The younger-age students who test on the Lower-Level will encounter questions that cover their knowledge of patterns, estimation, and symmetry within the Math Achievement section. As for the Upper and Middle-Level Math students, they will face problems that require them to find the area of quadrilaterals and triangles, median, mode, and mean. Other topics for Middle-Level students ask them to show their understanding of using prime factorization and Venn Diagrams.
Let's complete an overview of the Quantitative Reasoning section of the exam. This section is similar to the Math Achievement section; however, the main focus is knowledge of quantitative math skills. Lower-Level students must prove they are comfortable with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and can identify the characteristics of geometric objects. Middle-Level students must show they can find the length of a line whereas the Upper-Level students should be able to make multiple inferences about data sets. A few of the quantitative math skills that Upper and Middle-Level students face are probability, numbers, operations, and measurements. The math-related topics that older students should consider reviewing are decimals, integers, fractions, processes involving variables, and exponents.
The Verbal Reasoning section of the ISEE will last twenty minutes, and students will respond to forty questions. Verbal Reasoning assesses your student's English skills. Upper-Level test-takers should be comfortable with sentence completion and providing answers to questions that relate to synonyms. The Middle-Level test-takers should review middle school and high school-related vocabulary, the use of word clues, and using various parts of English from Latin, Greek, and Anglo-Saxon to determine the meaning of words. The Lower Level students must become familiar with vocabulary that is used in elementary school and the use of clues from context to complete a sentence.
As students on all ISEE testing levels, including the Primary Level, begin the Essay section they must respond to a prompt that comes from a common area of interest in their age group. In the Primary Level only, the student's writing sample is not scored. Prospective learning institutions will assess the Essay which must show the student's creativity and personality as well as strength with writing skills. Once the student evaluates the prompt, they must compose a story or essay that corresponds to the prompt. The younger Primary Level students will have a picture prompt whereas older students who test at the higher levels will have a written prompt to read. The skills assessed within the Essay and Writing sections address your student's abilities to use proper grammar, punctuation, and relevant details to gain the interest of the reader of their story. This section also will reflect their thought processes and the ability to organize their written work.
The last section of the ISEE is Reading. Students have thirty-six questions that must be answered within thirty-five minutes. For the Reading portion, your student must prove they understand the vocabulary and identify the main ideas while they respond to items within reading passages. Upper and Middle-Level test-takers must be able to identify the author's intent combined with their abilities to recognize information that is not explicitly stated within written passages, show knowledge of literal and figurative language use, and evaluate cause and effect. The Lower-Level students will be asked to demonstrate their understanding of central ideas found in writing.
The Primary Level students ISEE exam construction is slightly different from the other levels. Primary Levels two through four have sections titled Reading, Writing, and Math. The Reading and Math sections are in multiple-choice formats and focus on grade-appropriate vocabulary as well as primary math skills. The additional Auditory Comprehension section for the Primary 2 students will last for seven minutes with six questions to answer. Students must submit a response to an audio passage and respond to the questions which relate to the audio sample.
Is there a benefit for my student to enroll in Richmond ISEE course?
As students enroll in the Richmond ISEE course, their courses are provided via an online virtual classroom alongside a teacher who is considered an expert in online educational instruction. Communication between students provides opportunities to receive the benefits of collaborative learning, which often includes group projects. The collaborative learning technique is a unique learning experience in which students can gather more knowledge in specific subjects that they may be having difficulties comprehending. A Varsity Tutors Richmond ISEE course also provides the opportunity for your student to work individually with their instructor if needed.
How can I gather more information about a Richmond ISEE class for my student?
Parents should go online and visit Varsity Tutors to connect with an educational consultant for additional information about a Richmond ISEE class. Educational consultants work directly with parents to help find options that will fit into your student's busy schedule. Give Varsity Tutors a call today!

Benjamin: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...a gap year before I go to Cornell University next fall, where I'll major in computer science. During my gap year, I've tutored several local high school students, and while I was in high school, I regularly volunteered as a math tutor for Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society. I've tutored everything from math to history, but my favorites are the STEM fields, like algebra, physics, and computer science. My favorite part of tutoring...
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- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- Math
- Trigonometry
- +32 subjects

Mary: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from JMU and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Mary Baldwin College. I am certified to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. I have worked with children of all ages and I've tutored students in all of the core subjects, mostly focusing on math and reading. I've also taught preschool and tested preschool children. I've taught English to refugees from several nations, mostly adults, although children were sometimes in...
Education & Certification
- James Madison University - Bachelors, Health Sciences
- Mary Baldwin College - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- OLSAT
- ASVAB
- MAP
- +151 subjects

Brooke: Richmond ISEE course instructor
I have a strong background in English. My years of travel experience have helped me develop excellent cultural sensitivity and awareness, and I work well with people from all backgrounds. I am especially familiar with critical analysis of film and theater, but have studied a variety of literary traditions.
Education & Certification
- James Madison University - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- GED
- SAT
- ACT
- +30 subjects

Jared: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...currently a student at Longwood University majoring in Secondary English Education. I graduated from John Tyler Community College with my associate's degree. I have worked with many students over the years, and tutoring and teaching is what I love doing. I have tutored various subjects, but English is my specialty. I have always been passionate about teaching, and specifically teaching English. I love all that the subject has to offer, and I thoroughly enjoy being...
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- Longwood University - Current Undergrad Student, English
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT
- HSPT
- GED
- +28 subjects

Jill: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...need to feel successful in order to engage in optimal learning experiences, so rapport building is key in working with children. In order to foster that feeling of early success, I use the explicit instruction model of I Do-We Do-You Do. I also borrow from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) by using errorless teaching when introducing something new. to a student in order to keep them from making mistakes and having a negative experience. Love of...
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- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Philosophy
- Geometry
- +38 subjects

Heather: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...my Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh in 2004. In 2012, I completed graduate school at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, with a Master of Science degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics. I am now growing my career as a scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Richmond, VA. I have tutored math and science for over a decade now and I love it! I have tutored elementary through high...
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Master of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT
- SAT
- PSAT
- +28 subjects

Tally: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...Manassas, I graduated from the University of Mary Washington, first with my bachelor's degree in English, and then with my master's in education. I have been teaching elementary school here in Richmond for three years now, and I hope to use my experience to help new students with Varsity Tutors. I have always been a voracious reader, but I am also interested in science, math, and especially history. I'm very comfortable with all elementary subjects,...
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- University of Mary Washington - Bachelors, English
- University of Mary Washington - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Math
- Test Prep
- +27 subjects

Ann: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...passionate about helping students of all ages learn challenging content. I am a National Board Certified teacher with more than 20 years of state certified classroom teaching experience. I have expertise working with elementary students as well as supporting the professional growth of aspiring teachers. I am patient and encouraging, and can help students progress to the next level of their learning journeys. I have earned degrees from some of the best schools in the...
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- University of California-Riverside - Bachelor in Arts, Human Development and Family Studies
- University of California-Los Angeles - Masters in Education, Education
- Pepperdine University - Master of Science, Educational Administration
- Harvard University - Masters in Education, Education Policy Analysis
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
- Harvard University - Doctor of Education, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- ACT
- SSAT
- +35 subjects

Michelle: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...is Michelle and I am currently a sophomore at the College of William and Mary. I am pursuing a degree in psychology and music, but also have many strengths in mathematics. I have tutored elementary and middle school students in all subjects such as geometry, algebra 1, pre- algebra, algebra 2, social studies, biology, and writing/reading for about 4 years. During junior year of high school, I tutored fellow classmates in test prep (SAT/ACT) for...
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- College of William and Mary - Bachelor of Science, Health/Medical Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT
- PSAT
- +37 subjects

Elizabeth: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...writing. I find that students have different learning styles, so I try to incorporate that into my tutoring. It's important to me that students come out of tutoring sessions understanding the material and if I find that presenting the information in one way does not work, I'll work with students to find a different approach that works for them. In my spare time, I like to read fiction novels and autobiographies, watch Netflix, and trying...
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- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelors, Foreign Affairs
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters, Public Health
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- College English
- Epidemiology
- +31 subjects

Amanda: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...a licensed Pre-K to 6th grade teacher from the Richmond, VA area. I graduated in 2012 from Virginia Commonwealth University with my Masters in Teaching for Early and Elementary Education. I have done post-graduate coursework for working with Gifted and Talented students. I am in my fifth year teaching and currently teaching in a private Kindergarten. In the afternoons I also help with homework help for K-5 students. I have previously taught 4th grade and...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- CogAT
- HSPT
- OLSAT
- +48 subjects

Savannah: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...currently an energetic Kindergarten teacher at Pole Green Elementary School in Mechanicsville, Virginia. I recently graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelors of Science Degree, and am certified to teach grades Pre-K to 6th. I am also attending Longwood University part time for my Master's Degree in Reading in order to be a Reading Specialist for grades Pre-K to 12th. As you can see, I am completely devoted to the education of children, and am...
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- Longwood University - Bachelors, Liberal Studies
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Test Prep
- Algebra
- +19 subjects
Education & Certification
- Southern Utah University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- GED
- SAT Subject Tests
- +47 subjects

Stephanie: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...research inclusion, proper sourcing, evidentiary support, sentence structure variation, and more. You may not love it like I do, but my goal is for you to understand it and be able to use it, in whatever means necessary! I'm great with organizational and study skills and love assisting others in these areas as well! You know that feeling of success and accomplishment you get after working out a long math problem and you check your...
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- Longwood University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- GED
- SAT
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- +158 subjects

Andrew: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...a two-time graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, receiving a bachelor's degree in English in 2008 and a master's degree in secondary education in 2009. Since graduation, I have worked teaching high school English and coaching wrestling in a relatively poor and rural district just south of Richmond. Though I am fully qualified and capable of tutoring any subject related to English, one of the things I have enjoyed the most success with...
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- James Madison University - Bachelors, English
- James Madison University - Masters, Secondary Education
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- ISEE
- TACHS
- ACT
- SSAT
- +99 subjects

Alisa: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...research-based strategies to help them succeed. There is nothing more rewarding than guiding a student to that break through moment when a subject they never thought they would understand finally makes sense. I believe it is important to use assessment and students' performances in order to make informed instructional decisions that target their specific needs. In my personal time, I enjoy working out and playing tennis, as well as art and photography.
Education & Certification
- Christopher Newport University - Bachelor in Arts, Fine Art
- University of Richmond - Unknown, Teacher Licensure Preparation
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- High School English
- ISEE- Lower Level
- +13 subjects

Brittany: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...from Pensacola Christian College with a bachelor's degree in secondary education with concentrations in English and history. After graduating in 2011, I have taught a broad range of subjects, mostly math and language arts for fourth through sixth grade students. I am taking a break from teaching in a formal classroom setting to raise a family and pursue writing. Tutoring has become a perfect fit for this time in my life because I still get...
Education & Certification
- Pensacola Christian College - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- European History
- English
- +26 subjects

Melissa: Richmond ISEE course instructor
...am a graduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University where I am studying Public Administration. Before I enrolled in school, I traveled to Beijing, China, where I taught Language Arts, Pre-Algebra, and Environmental Science at an international school. While I lived in Beijing, China, I enjoyed traveling to famous landmarks such as the Great Wall and Summer Palace. In addition to teaching at an international school, I spent my time tutoring English to elementary students at...
Education & Certification
- James Madison University - Bachelor of Science, Public Policy and Administration
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- HSPT
- SSAT
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- +19 subjects

Janice: Richmond ISEE course instructor
I am passionate about education, reading, literacy development, and math. I enjoy motivating students to enjoy learning and participating in achieving academic success. All students can learn and it is an honor to help them become confident, independent learners prepared to reach academic goals. I look forward to making learning fun with you!... Learning should be fun, and I strive to include creative ways that students can learn and retain new material. I incorporate a song, rhyme, dance and visual ways to motivate a student to learn new things. All students can learn when academic goals are set and techniques are explained. I look forward to tutoring you.
Education & Certification
- Benedict College - Bachelors, Social Work & Early Childhood
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Math
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- ISEE- Lower Level
- +3 subjects

Lisa: Richmond ISEE course instructor
I am a certified elementary school teacher with a bachelors in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I am an enthusiastic teacher with lots of experience! I would love the opportunity to help your child succeed!
Education & Certification
- James Madison University - Bachelors, Early Childhood Education
- CUNY Hunter College - Masters, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Elementary Math
- College English
- SSAT- Elementary Level
- +11 subjects