Schoolsearch is an official testing site for both the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) and the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT). We provide small-group testing in a quiet, supportive environment and offer both weekday and weekend testing options.
At this time, Schoolsearch administers the paper-based versions of the ISEE and SSAT, unless a student has received approval from ISEE or SSAT to use a computer for the writing section as part of an approved accommodation plan.
Many independent day and boarding schools require applicants entering grades 5–12 to complete an entrance examination as part of the admissions process.
ISEE Testing
In the Boston area, students applying to grades 5–8 typically take the ISEE. Schoolsearch offers the ISEE regularly throughout the school year in a small-group setting designed to provide a comfortable and focused testing experience.
The ISEE is administered within three annual testing windows, and students may take the exam once during each testing window, regardless of where the test is administered.
Testing windows are:
- August 1 – November 30
- December 1 – March 31
- April 1 – July 31
Students must register directly through the ERB website.:
https://iseeonline.erblearn.org
Schoolsearch’s site code is 222736.
SSAT Testing
Students applying to grades 9–12 are often required to take the SSAT, although some schools may also accept the Upper Level ISEE.
Schoolsearch offers the SSAT regularly in small-group testing sessions throughout the year. Please note that there is an additional administrative fee for SSAT testing beyond the standard registration fee.
To register for the SSAT through Schoolsearch, families will need a date-specific access code provided by our office.
SSAT’s website: https://www.ssat.org
For more information regarding SSAT registration or private testing options, please contact Schoolsearch:
- Email: debbie@schoolsearchers.com
- Phone: 781-455-1452
Private Testing
Private testing for both the ISEE and SSAT is available for an additional fee. Families interested in scheduling private testing should contact Schoolsearch directly via email.
Testing Accommodations
Students who qualify for testing accommodations must complete the accommodations approval process before registering for either exam.
For accommodations information:
- ISEE Accommodations Information
- SSAT Testing Accommodations
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