ISEE Testing Accommodations: How to Request, Documents, Timing

What this page covers

This page explains the sequence families follow to request ISEE testing accommodations from E3n (formerly ERB), the organization that administers the test. It covers who applies, which documents are required, how long review takes, and how the choice of test format interacts with the approved accommodations. It does not decide whether a particular student qualifies. Eligibility and the specific accommodations granted are determined by E3n after it reviews the documents, and families with questions about a specific case should contact the E3n accommodations team listed at the end of this page.

The process runs in a fixed order, and the order matters. Accommodations are requested and approved first. Registration for a test date comes afterward. Reversing the two is the most common source of avoidable rescheduling fees.

Step 1: Confirm the situation and gather documents

The first step is to establish whether the student has documentation that E3n accepts. According to the accommodations page on admission.org, any student with a documented disability may be eligible, and a disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity or bodily function. A family does not need to decide eligibility in advance. The task at this stage is to collect paperwork.

E3n asks for a Current School Statement form, completed by a school administrator or specialist, together with supporting documentation. The supporting documentation can be any one of the following types.

Document	What the accommodations page requires	Date limit
IEP, 504 plan or private school plan	Must describe a student who routinely receives specific accommodations because of a disability	Dated within the last 3 years
Professional evaluation	From a licensed or properly credentialed professional who completed an individualized assessment of the student	Dated within the last 3 years
Past approvals on similar tests	Proof of accommodations approved on a test such as the SSAT, HSPT, SAT, ACT or PSAT	Within the last 3 years
Current School Statement	Form completed by a school administrator or specialist describing the accommodations the student currently receives	Part of every request

Source: E3n, ISEE accommodations (admission.org), checked 2026-09-30.

The Current School Statement depends on someone at the student’s school, so families should ask for it early. A sample of the request form is available on the accommodations page on admission.org, and it is useful to share with the school contact so that the statement covers what E3n expects. A family that is unsure whether a particular document qualifies should write to the documentation address listed at the end of this page.

Step 2: Submit the request in the parent account

The request is made by the parent or guardian, not by the school and not by the student. The parent creates or signs in to the ISEE parent account, selects the accommodations option, and uploads the Current School Statement together with the supporting documentation.

Families should follow the current screens and instructions in the registration account, because the account interface and the form versions can change between testing seasons. ISEEPrep does not receive, review or submit any documents on behalf of a family.

Step 3: Wait for the decision before registering

E3n advises submitting the request at least several weeks before the date the family has in mind. Once an application is complete, review and approval can take one to two weeks. E3n’s guidance also states that families should not register for a test until the accommodations decision has been received, to avoid rescheduling fees.

Item	What the accommodations page states
Who submits	Parent or guardian, in the parent account
When to submit	At least several weeks before the test
Review time	One to two weeks once the application is complete
Registration	After the decision, not before
Validity	24 months from the date of approval
Score report	Accommodations are not flagged

Source: E3n, ISEE accommodations (admission.org), checked 2026-09-30.

The 24-month validity is useful for families planning more than one test. The ISEE can be taken once per testing season and up to three times in a school year, so a single approval can cover several sittings, including a retake. Families should check the approval date against the dates of any planned test, and review the test dates page for how the three seasons are organized.

Step 4: Choose a test format that offers the approved accommodations

After approval, the student registers in the usual way. The test format matters, because the accommodations page lists a different set of accommodations for each one. The table below reproduces the comparison on that page, using the column labels shown on the page.

Accommodation	Paper	Online	At-Home	Prometric
Extended time (1.5x)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Double time (2x)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Calculator use	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Computer for the essay	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Medical supplies, snacks and drinks	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Reader (audio)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not listed
Reader (paper)	Yes	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
Speech to text	Not listed	Yes	Yes	Not listed
Mark answers in the booklet	Yes	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
Large print	Yes	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
Scribe	Yes	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
Other school accommodations	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not listed

Source: E3n, ISEE accommodations (admission.org), checked 2026-09-30.

Two patterns stand out. Prometric centers offer the shortest list, with no reader, no speech to text and no option for other school accommodations. Paper testing offers the longest list, and it is the only format listed for large print, a scribe and answers marked directly in the booklet. A student whose current school plan includes an item that appears only in the paper column should treat that as a reason to look at the testing options in the registration guide before committing to a format.

Individual testing and cost

Some students are tested alone. According to the registration page on admission.org, a student who tests individually with accommodations is the only student in the testing room, and availability is limited and varies by location. In-Office individual testing carries the following fees.

Test format	Grades 2–4	Grades 5–12
In-Office, individual testing (with accommodations)	$210	$255

Source: E3n, ISEE registration (admission.org), checked 2026-08-24.

The fees above are test fees. The accommodations page does not state a separate charge for the request itself, and families should confirm this on the accommodations page at the time of submission. For the full fee table across all four formats and the late and rescheduling charges, see the fees guide. Families who need financial help should note that fee waiver inquiries go to the school to which the student is applying, not to E3n.

Preparing with the accommodation in mind

Approval changes how the test is delivered, not what the test covers. A student with extended time still sees the same sections and question types, spread across longer timed blocks. Families may want the student to practice with the same arrangement, so that the pacing, the reader or the speech-to-text tool is familiar on the day. The test day checklist lists what to bring, and students with approved accommodations should prepare any item the accommodation requires.

Practice under accommodation conditions is a matter of familiarity, not of predicting a score. ISEEPrep does not convert practice results into ISEE scores.

Where to ask

Questions about accommodations go to E3n, not to ISEEPrep. The accommodations pages list iseeaccommodations@e3n.org for general accommodations questions and iseereviewer@e3n.org for documentation requirements. The ISEE support line is 1 (800) 446-0320, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET. Families who want help organizing the paperwork timeline around a test season may book a free consultation.