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Score Higher With Trusted ISEE Tutoring in New Jersey
If your child is preparing for the ISEE, we're here to make things simpler and less overwhelming. At Genie Academy, our ISEE tutoring in New Jersey and nearby areas is built around your child's needs because no two learners are the same.
Our tutors take the time to explain concepts clearly and focus on helping your child truly understand the material, not just memorize it. With a flexible approach and supportive guidance, we help students gain the confidence they need to tackle the test.
No matter where you're located, Genie Academy offers ISEE tutoring across New Jersey, both in-person and online. From Piscataway, Princeton, and everywhere in between, we're here to support your child's success with a calm, encouraging approach.
How Does Genie Academy ISEE Tutoring Work?
Personalized Learning Plan
Using the assessment results, we build a custom ISEE prep plan customized to your child's needs, test level, and learning style.
ISEE Tutoring Starts
Our tutors work with your child in a supportive environment, either online or in person. We explain tricky concepts in simple ways, keep sessions engaging, and make sure your child fully understands the material.
Monitor Progress
We track your child's growth with regular check-ins and practice sessions. You'll receive progress updates, and we'll adjust the learning plan as they improve.
ISEE Levels
Primary Level ISEE
The Primary Level ISEE is for the youngest students applying to grades 2 through 4. It's a gentle introduction to standardized testing.
Who is it for?
Younger students getting ready to enter grades 2–4.
What's on the test?
- Reading – Basic reading comprehension using short passages and picture-based questions.
- Mathematics – Foundational math concepts such as addition, subtraction, and number sense.
- Writing Sample – A short response to a simple prompt or picture (not scored but sent to schools).
- Auditory Comprehension – Only for Level 2. Students listen to a passage and answer related questions.
How long is it?
About 53 to 60 minutes total, depending on the level and sections included.
What to expect
Age-appropriate and student-friendly. It assesses basic literacy and math skills in a low-stress environment, with breaks between sections and a supportive, encouraging tone.
Lower Level ISEE
The Lower Level ISEE is for students applying to grades 5 and 6, typically taken while they're in grades 4 or 5.
Who is it for?
Students currently in 4th or 5th grade applying to 5th or 6th grade at private or independent schools.
What's on the test?
- Verbal Reasoning – Tests vocabulary through synonyms and sentence completion.
- Quantitative Reasoning – Logic and problem-solving using basic math concepts.
- Reading Comprehension – Short passages with understanding-check questions.
- Math Achievement – Arithmetic, simple geometry, and word problems.
- Essay – A short prompt (not scored but sent to schools to review writing skills).
How long is it?
About 2 hours and 20 minutes, including short breaks.
What to expect
Focuses on fundamental academic skills, not trick questions — assessing how well a student can understand, apply, and reason through subjects they've already been learning.
Middle Level ISEE
The Middle Level ISEE is for students applying to grades 7 and 8.
Who is it for?
Students currently in grades 6 or 7 applying to grades 7 or 8 at independent or private schools.
What's on the test?
- Verbal Reasoning – Advanced synonyms and analogies testing vocabulary depth and logical word relationships.
- Quantitative Reasoning – Problem-solving and critical thinking using algebraic reasoning, proportions, decimals, and percentages.
- Reading Comprehension – Longer passages from literature, science, history, and social studies, testing inference, tone, main idea, and supporting detail.
- Math Achievement – Multi-step word problems, geometry basics, data interpretation, and pre-algebra concepts.
- Essay – A single written prompt (not scored but sent to schools as a writing sample).
How long is it?
About 2 hours and 40 minutes, including breaks.
What to expect
Requires students to think critically and manage their time — a great opportunity to demonstrate academic readiness and writing ability to selective schools.
Upper Level ISEE
The Upper Level ISEE is the most advanced version of the exam, designed for students applying to grades 9 through 12.
Who is it for?
Students currently in grades 8–11 applying to grades 9–12 at private or independent schools.
What's on the test?
- Verbal Reasoning – Advanced vocabulary through challenging synonyms and complex analogies.
- Quantitative Reasoning – Algebra, exponents, word problems, probability, and geometry.
- Reading Comprehension – Longer, more sophisticated passages testing tone, purpose, inference, and evidence.
- Math Achievement – Multi-step algebraic equations, data analysis, geometry, and early-high-school concepts.
- Essay – A single essay prompt (not scored but sent to schools to assess writing ability).
How long is it?
About 2 hours and 40 minutes, not including short breaks.
What to expect
A comprehensive test reflecting the academic readiness of students entering competitive high schools — evaluating subject knowledge and how students think.
Why Choose Genie Academy For ISEE Tutoring
Experienced ISEE Tutors
Our tutors know the ISEE inside and out. They're not just subject experts—they're skilled at teaching in ways that connect with each student's learning style.
Personalized Learning Plans
We start with a diagnostic assessment and build a prep plan around your child's strengths, needs, and ISEE test level (Primary, Lower, Middle, or Upper).
Flexible Scheduling
Busy schedule? No problem. We offer both in-person and online sessions across New Jersey, so tutoring works around your routine, not the other way around.
Progress You Can See
We provide regular updates, track improvements, and adjust plans as needed—so you always know where your child stands and how they're growing.
ISEE Tutoring Near You
With locations in East Brunswick, Hillsborough, Plainsboro, Marlboro, South Plainfield, and South Brunswick, and more, quality ISEE tutoring is always within reach in New Jersey.
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Meet Our Team
Our experienced coaches are dedicated, passionate, and committed to uncovering your student's genius — and to making learning fun.
Takuma Fukuzumi
Practice makes habits; educators are here to teach the right ones!
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Rima Ray
"Never let the fear of striking out stop you from playing the game."
Paola Ramirez
Education is empowerment!
Mya Balis
Every child deserves a champion who believes they can succeed.
Fatima Mir
Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions.
Angela Dias
"The highest education makes our life in harmony with all existence." — Rabindranath Tagore
Mohit S. Jain
My goal is to stop wasted potential and help students learn to their full potential.
Isaiah Ferreiras
The only thing more fulfilling than learning is teaching!
Francis Lumban III
If you improve by 1% every day, after 100 days, you will be 100% better!
Anusha DeSilva
You never know what you're capable of if you're not willing to learn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take the ISEE?
The ISEE (Independent School Entrance Exam) is designed for students applying to private or independent schools for grades 2–12. It helps schools evaluate academic readiness and is commonly required as part of the admissions process.
Should students take the ISEE or the SSAT?
It depends on the school. Some accept both, while others prefer one over the other. If your target school accepts either, we can help you choose based on your child's strengths, as the tests differ in format and question style.
How is the ISEE scored?
Students receive scaled scores (760–940), percentile rankings, and stanines (1–9) for each section. Schools use these results to compare applicants across a wide range of grade levels and regions.
How early should my child start preparing for the ISEE?
We typically recommend starting 3–6 months in advance, depending on your child's current skill level and confidence. Starting early gives plenty of time to build strong test strategies and reduce test-day stress.
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