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ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) Syllabus

Entrance exam used for admission to many independent and private K-12 schools. The full ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) syllabus: 6 subjects, 27 chapters, 104 topics and 91 sub-topics, with 321 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
27Chapters
104Topics
91Sub-topics
321Flashcards

ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) subjects

ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Verbal Reasoning

4 chapters · 16 topics · 28 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Synonyms · 5 topics
  2. Sentence Completion · 4 topics
  3. Level-Specific Verbal Skills · 3 topics
  4. Verbal Test Strategy · 4 topics

Quantitative Reasoning

4 chapters · 15 topics · 14 sub-topics · 71 flashcards

  1. Word Problems and Logical Reasoning · 4 topics
  2. Quantitative Comparisons (Middle and Upper Levels) · 3 topics
  3. Data Interpretation and Probability · 5 topics
  4. Estimation and Number Sense · 3 topics

Reading Comprehension

6 chapters · 21 topics · 6 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Passage Types and Genres · 3 topics
  2. Main Idea and Purpose · 4 topics
  3. Supporting Details and Evidence · 3 topics
  4. Inference and Interpretation · 4 topics
  5. Author's Craft and Organization · 3 topics
  6. Reading Test Strategy · 4 topics

Mathematics Achievement

5 chapters · 21 topics · 30 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Numbers and Operations · 5 topics
  2. Algebraic Concepts · 4 topics
  3. Geometry · 4 topics
  4. Measurement · 4 topics
  5. Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability · 4 topics

Essay (Unscored Writing Sample)

4 chapters · 15 topics · 6 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Understanding the Essay Task · 4 topics
  2. Planning and Prewriting · 3 topics
  3. Essay Structure and Development · 4 topics
  4. Writing Conventions and Polish · 4 topics

Test Format and Preparation Strategy

4 chapters · 16 topics · 7 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. ISEE Structure and Levels · 3 topics
  2. Scoring and Score Reports · 5 topics
  3. Pacing and Test-Taking Skills · 4 topics
  4. Study Planning and Practice · 4 topics

ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) flashcards

321 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) syllabus?

ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) covers 6 subjects: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, Essay (Unscored Writing Sample) and Test Format and Preparation Strategy.

How many chapters and topics are in the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) syllabus?

27 chapters and 104 topics, broken down further into 91 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Reading Comprehension is the largest subject, with 21 topics in 6 chapters.

Are there ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination) flashcards?

Yes — 321 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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