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Test Instructions

At-Home

The following instructions are for families and students taking the ISEE in the online format at home.

Read the Family Guide.

At least one week before your test, download and thoroughly review the full ISEE At Home Family Guide to familiarize yourself with every part of the at-home testing process.

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Download the secure browser.

At least three days before your test, download the secure ISEE testing browser. You will use this secure browser to access your test and conduct a practice session.

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Complete a practice session.

At least three days before your test, open the secure browser that you downloaded in Step 2 and select "Start a Practice Session." Do not wait until test day to check your device's compatibility.

Start Your Test

15 minutes before your test's scheduled start time, open the secure browser testing application and begin the check-in process below.

Did you download the secure browser?

You must download the secure browser application to check-in to your test. You will use this secure browser to take your test. If you have not already done so, download the secure browser now.

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1. Open the secure browser.

Open the secure browser that you downloaded to start your test. If you have not already done so, you must download the secure browser now.

2. Enter your Session Number.

Your Session Number is either in your Verification Letter or sent in a separate email or text message one day to one hour before your test's start time. You may need to check your SPAM folder. For additional assistance, refer to the ISEE At Home Family Guide.

3. Enter your student's ISEE ID.

Your student's ISEE ID is found in your ISEE Verification Letter emailed to you. You can find a copy of your Verification Letter with your ISEE ID in your online account at iseeonline.erblearn.org.

4. Provide identification for your student.

During the check-in process you will be asked to provide identification for your student. Please refer to the ISEE At Home Family Guide for more details. The following are approved forms of student identification.

Preferred (with photo):

School ID
Driver's license or learner's permit (if applicable)
Passport or green card
State-issued ID

Accepted:

Birth certificate
Social security card
School report card
Library card
Department of Defense Dependent ID
Student Public Transit Bus Pass

Need help?

If you have questions or concerns before or during testing, please refer to our Family Guide or FAQs to get the help you need!

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Checking-In To Your Exam

Review our convenient tutorial video about how to log in to your ISEE at Home exam.

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Rest and relax.

Families should try to keep test day as stress-free as possible. Students should get a good night's sleep, eat a nutritious meal before the test, and refrain from any last-minute "cramming."

It's okay to guess.

No one is expected to answer every question correctly. Students in a lower grade taking the same test as students in a higher grade are expected to obtain fewer correct answers. Remember, a student’s test performance is compared only to the performance of students at their own grade level.

Try to answer every question.

Students should attempt to answer every question as there are no penalties for incorrect answers. But don't spend too much time on any one question; it is better to move on to the next question and return to skipped items within a test section if time permits.

Rules and Regulations

To preserve the integrity of the test and to create a safe and productive testing environment, students who do not adhere to the rules and regulations may be excused from the test. Some personal items are permitted if the student is approved for testing accommodations that allow for the express use of those items.

Prohibited Items

Students may not bring any personal items except for those listed above into the testing room*. This includes cell phones, smart watches, calculators, books, paper (except for blank scratch paper), cameras, and weapons. If these regulations are violated, your student may be excused from the test, their scores will not be processed, and your family will be responsible for any applicable rescheduling or cancellation fees.

*Some personal items are permitted if the student is approved for testing accommodations that allow for the express use of those items.

Cheating and Improper Behavior

Communication with other students during the test, using materials or objects not allowed in the testing room (including cell phones) unless approved by ERB as a testing accommodation, or working in a section of the test after time is called or before permission to do so is given are strictly prohibited. If these regulations are violated, your student may be excused from the test, their scores will not be processed, and your family will be responsible for any applicable rescheduling or cancellation fees.

If there are any questions surrounding a student’s identity, your student may be excused from the test, their scores will not be processed, and your family will be responsible for any applicable rescheduling or cancellation fees.

Disruptive Behavior

Students displaying any abusive, confrontational, disruptive, harassing, illegal, immoral, indecent, obscene, threatening, and/or unruly behaviors or acts will be asked to correct the behavior. If these behaviors continue, your student may be excused from the test, their scores will not be processed, and your family will be responsible for any applicable rescheduling or cancellation fees.

Recording, Disclosing, or Transmitting

Recording, copying, reproducing, disclosing, publishing, or transmitting the examination, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, verbal or written, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose is prohibited. If there is clear evidence of any of these activities taking place, your student may be excused from the test, their scores will not be processed, and your family will be responsible for any applicable rescheduling or cancellation fees.

Need additional support?

Inside the U.S.: (800) 446-0320

Outside the U.S.: 1 (646) 503-2691

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

iseeoperations@erblearn.org

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Test Instructions

At-Home

Read the Family Guide.

Download the secure browser.

Complete a practice session.

Start Your Test

Did you download the secure browser?

You must download the secure browser application to check-in to your test. You will use this secure browser to take your test. If you have not already done so, download the secure browser now.

1. Open the secure browser.

Open the secure browser that you downloaded to start your test. If you have not already done so, you must download the secure browser now.

Download Browser →

2. Enter your Session Number.

Your Session Number is either in your Verification Letter or sent in a separate email or text message one day to one hour before your test's start time. You may need to check your SPAM folder. For additional assistance, refer to the ISEE At Home Family Guide.

Get my Verification Letter →

3. Enter your student's ISEE ID.

Your student's ISEE ID is found in your ISEE Verification Letter emailed to you. You can find a copy of your Verification Letter with your ISEE ID in your online account at iseeonline.erblearn.org.

Get my Verification Letter →

4. Provide identification for your student.

During the check-in process you will be asked to provide identification for your student. Please refer to the ISEE At Home Family Guide for more details. The following are approved forms of student identification.

Preferred (with photo):

Accepted:

Need help?

If you have questions or concerns before or during testing, please refer to our Family Guide or FAQs to get the help you need!

Checking-In To Your Exam

Rest and relax.

Families should try to keep test day as stress-free as possible. Students should get a good night's sleep, eat a nutritious meal before the test, and refrain from any last-minute "cramming."

It's okay to guess.

No one is expected to answer every question correctly. Students in a lower grade taking the same test as students in a higher grade are expected to obtain fewer correct answers. Remember, a student’s test performance is compared only to the performance of students at their own grade level.

Try to answer every question.

Students should attempt to answer every question as there are no penalties for incorrect answers. But don't spend too much time on any one question; it is better to move on to the next question and return to skipped items within a test section if time permits.

Rules and Regulations

*Some personal items are permitted if the student is approved for testing accommodations that allow for the express use of those items.

If there are any questions surrounding a student’s identity, your student may be excused from the test, their scores will not be processed, and your family will be responsible for any applicable rescheduling or cancellation fees.

Need additional support?

Inside the U.S.: (800) 446-0320

Outside the U.S.: 1 (646) 503-2691

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

iseeoperations@erblearn.org

Join the ERB Family Community!

Join the ERB Family Community!