Starting this year, BASIS Independent Bothell will align with many of our peer institutions by requiring Grades 2-9 applicants to submit their ISEE scores in place of our own BASIS Independent Schools exam.  Let’s go through our most frequently asked questions in understanding the ISEE and how to sign up! 

How can I sign my student up for the ISEE? 
There are a variety of in-person locations at which your student can take the ISEE. While testing fees, format, and the registration process may vary, the test itself remains uniform across all testing locations. To learn more about your ISEE testing options, please visit www.iseetest.org .  

Can my student take the ISEE at BASIS Independent Bothell? 
Yes! We will be proctoring the ISEE exam at our campus once in the Fall testing season and twice in the winter testing season. These testing dates will only be available to students who have applied to our school for the 2026-2027 school year. Once you apply, you will be able to see our unique “event code” on your Ravenna portal to sign up for our exam through the ISEE website.

How long does the ISEE take? 

See below for exam times. 

How often can my child take the ISEE? 
ERB allows your child to take the ISEE once per testing season, up to three times per school year. The seasons include Fall (August-November), Winter (December-March), and Spring/Summer (April-July). 

How many sets of scores can I submit to BASIS Independent Bothell?  
For Early Admissions (current siblings only), students can submit one set of scores from an ISEE taken between August 2025 and November 2025. For Regular Admissions, students can submit one set of scores from an ISEE taken between August 2025 and February 2026. No scores from before August 2025 will be accepted.  

Additionally, BASIS Independent Schools will only accept and consider one set of admission test scores per applicant. If we receive more than one set of test scores, we will only review the test scores from the chronologically earliest test date. 

Can students take the ISEE exam at a different location and share the results of the exam with BASIS Independent Bothell? 
Yes, if more convenient, students can take the exam at another testing site, and parents can share the results of their exam with us directly in their ERB Parent Portal.  

What forms of identification should my child bring to the test site on exam day? 
All students will be required to present their Verification Letter from ISEE to confirm the student’s name and ISEE ID Number, in addition to one of the approved forms of student identification below.  

Applicants to Grades 2 – 8 

• Birth Certificate 

• Social Security Card 

• School Report Card 

• Health Insurance Card 

Applicants to Grades 9 – 12 

• School ID 

• Passport or Green Card 

• State-Issued ID 

• Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit 

• Military Dependent ID 

• Visa 

• Global Entry Card 

• National Identity Card 

• Employment Authorization Card

How can my child prepare for the ISEE?  
ERB provides free online sample tests to help students familiarize themselves with the exam portal and question types. Sample tests can be found here 

How much does it cost to take the ISEE? 
The cost to take the ISEE varies based on both the testing method and your student’s grade level. Review full pricing details here. BASIS Independent Schools has no control or influence over the pricing of the ISEE. 

If you have any questions, email us at bothell.admissions@basisindependent.com or give us a call at 425-219-1116 

Helpful links for families: 

• ISEE registration website: https://iseeonline.erblearn.org/  

• ISEE preparation materials: https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-preparation/  

• ISEE instructions for testing: https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb/instructions/in-person-paper/ 

• ISEE score reporting information: https://www.erblearn.org/families/isee-by-erb/score-reports/