Admission Testing

Testing Dates

Admission Testing is required for all applications.
Westminster will offer on-site ISEE tests for grades 5-11 on the following dates at 8:00 a.m.:

Saturday, September 24
Saturday, October 8
Saturday, October 22 - test date is full
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, December 10

Once you have applied, the Admission Office will contact you with the registration link and event code in order to register for one of the dates listed. Only Westminster applicants may take the ISEE on-site.

PK3—4th grade tests will be scheduled on a rolling basis upon completion of application.

Grade 5 - 11: Admission Testing

The Admission Office will contact you with your registration link and event code, which will enable you to register for your preferred date. The cost of the ISEE Admission test is $150, if taken at Westminster on the dates offered. The fee is paid directly to ISEE at the time of registration.

(This is a separate fee from your application fee. If testing at another location, the fee may vary.)

All tests are online, and we will provide the student with the Microsoft Surface computer for testing. We do not offer paper/pencil tests.

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

Q: What is the ISEE?

The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is an admission test created by the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) which was founded in 1927 at Columbia University. ERB is the oldest and largest independent school testing agency in the nation.
The ISEE is a multiple choice test in Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Mathematics Achievement. There will also be an essay prompt.
Q: How do I register for the test?

Once you have applied to Westminster Christian School, the Admission Office will contact you with available dates for the Admission entrance exam. The Admission Office will provide your INVITATION CODE, which will enable you to register for the ISEE exam held at Westminster Christian School. Please register online at www.iseetest.org.

The cost of the exam is $150.00. (You may decide to take the exam at another location, but please remember to designate Westminster Christian School as a recipient for your score.) The SCHOOL CODE FOR WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN IS: 571054.

Check in is at 7:30 on the morning of the exam. No late arrivals can be accommodated.
Q: Does it matter where I take the test?

No, you may take the test at an open test center, but please make sure that you designate Westminster Christian School as a recipient by entering our School Code 571054.
Q: Do I need to bring anything to the test?

The test will be taken online with our Surface Pro computers provided by Westminster. Please bring a face mask, sweater or sweatshirt, in case the room is chilly, and a snack/water bottle.
Q: How long will the test take?

ISEE Lower Level is for students who are candidates for Grades 5-6 and this test will take 140 minutes. (two hours and 20 minutes) ISEE Middle and Upper levels are for candidates who are applicants for Grades 7-11 and this test will take 160 minutes. (two hours and 40 minutes)
Q: How can I prepare for the test?

The best way to prepare for the test is to review the “What to Expect on the ISEE” section of the www.iseetest.org website. This site will review test-taking strategies and provide online practice questions.
Q: How will my scores be reported to the schools?

At the time of registration, you may designate schools to receive your scores. This service is included in the registration fee. Please enter the Westminster code (571054) to have your scores sent to Westminster. Scores will be sent to both the school and the parent 3-5 days after taking the online test.
Q: My child has an accommodation to receive extended time on exams. How is this handled?

Westminster does not offer ISEE with accommodations. However,
in order to receive accommodations for an ISEE Admission test, please contact ISEE directly for a list of available facilities. Please note that ISEE requires 5 weeks to review and approve all accommodation requests.

Students requesting ISEE accommodations will submit the required paperwork to ERB for review/approval at least 5 weeks in advance of a test date. ERB will require a copy of the supporting documentation which details the specific accommodation (Psychoeducational report, IEP, etc. dated within the past 3 years).

The family may first apply to Westminster, and then contact ISEE to request accommodation approval. ISEE will then email the family with further instructions required for them to review and approve the accommodation for the admission test. Once approved, ISEE will assist the family in locating a test site that offers the test with accommodations.
Q: What should I do if I need to cancel my test date?

If for some reason you will not be taking the ISEE after registering for it, there is a rescheduling fee. For cancellation, there is a cancellation fee if you cancel one day or more before the test date. In addition, there is no refund if you cancel on or after the test date.

You may request the change or cancellation by calling the ISEE Operations Office at 1-800-446-0320.