4530 Union Bay Place NE, Suite 209
Seattle, WA 98105
206-417-5050

Is Your Child Applying to a Private School?


Many private elementary and secondary schools in the Seattle metropolitan area require applicants to submit scores for the Independent Schools Entrance Exam (ISEE) or the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT).

For a list of which area schools require which exams, click here.

Scores on these exams, along with a number of other factors, are considered in the admissions process. By themselves, high scores do not guarantee admission, but low test scores can sometimes be sufficient grounds for rejecting a student's application for admission, particularly at some of the most competitive schools.

The ISEE is administered at three levels:
Lower Level - for students entering 5th or 6th grade
Middle Level - for students entering 7th or 8th grade
Upper Level - for students entering 9th - 12th grade

The SSAT is administered at three levels:
Elementary Level - for students entering 4th or 5th grade
Middle Level - for students entering 6th - 8th grade
Upper Level - for students entering 9th - 12th grade

Our ISEE and SSAT tutors and group instructors are qualified and have plenty of experience working with school age children. It is important to us that students are comfortable and confident during their sessions and we take care to match each student with the right tutor for his or her needs and personality.

Register for an ISEE or SSAT diagnostic test.




About the ISEE and SSAT Courses

Elementary Level SSAT and Lower or Middle Level ISEE Course Features

  • An initial diagnostic test
  • Four 90 minute class lessons
  • Two full-length practice tests and two 90 minute group sessions to review the tests
  • One or two additional practice tests and 90 minutes of private tutoring to review the additional tests (1 - 2 appointments scheduled at your convenience)
  • Small group lessons combined with individual instruction
  • Class size limited to 6 students

Upper Level ISEE Course Features

  • An initial diagnostic test
  • Five 90 minute class lessons
  • Two full-length practice tests and two 90 minute group sessions to review the tests
  • One or two additional practice tests and 90 minutes of private tutoring to review the additional tests (1 - 2 appointments scheduled at your convenience)
  • Small group lessons combined with individual instruction
  • Class size limited to 8 students

Want to know more?

See our ISEE FAQ Page



ISEE Testing

ISEE testing season:
October through February

Registration opens:
Late August or early September

Official ISEE Site

SSAT Testing

Seattle test center: Lakeside School

Regular registration period ends three weeks prior to test date.

Official SSAT Site