Innovative assessment since 1904

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Who we are

T he Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) provides the most well-known and respected examinations and assessments for pupils transitioning from prep and junior schools to senior schools in the UK, designing and setting the Common Entrance assessments, and the online, adaptive ISEB Pre-Tests. Used by the UK's leading schools, our assessments are designed to help pupils demonstrate their potential across a wide range of subjects at 11+ and 13+. We also offer the innovative ISEB Project Qualification (iPQ), a programme for schools that focuses on pupil-led, project-based learning.

Explore: ISEB Pre-Tests for Families

Information for parents and guardians with a child preparing for the ISEB Pre-Tests, the online admissions tests used by leading senior schools at 11+.

Go to: Pre-Tests for Families

Explore: ISEB Pre-Tests for Invigilation Centres

Information for schools and test venues acting as invigilation centres for the ISEB Pre-Tests, the online admissions test used by leading senior schools at 11+.

Go to: Pre-Tests for Invigilation Centres

Explore: ISEB Pre-Tests for Senior Schools

Information for senior schools working with, or looking to work with, the ISEB Pre-Tests, the leading online 11+ admissions tests.

Go to: Pre-Tests for Senior Schools

Celebrating 120 Years

Last academic year, 2023-24, ISEB marked 120 years at the heart of the independent education sector with our engaging and thought-provoking conference for schools and an exciting, tech-led creative writing competition, Time to Write, click below to find out more and explore our history.

Leading the way
+520,000

Examination papers taken by candidates in the last 5 years.

+620

Prep, junior and senior schools who have used our examinations.

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Countries around the world in which pupils have sat our examinations.

INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE

Visit our dedicated support hubs for information, guidance and advice on our examinations and assessments, tailored to schools, teachers and families.

Assessments & Qualifications

TRUSTED ASSESSMENTS FOR ADMISSIONS AND BEYOND

W e provide a suite of robust assessments, supported by world-leading academic research and designed to support pupils with their transition to senior school. Whether they are at an independent, international or state school and whatever their background, culture or experience, our easy-to-use Common Entrance (CE) and Common Pre-Tests (CPT) examinations provide an opportunity for all pupils to show their potential, and our ISEB Project Qualification (iPQ) encourages pupils to explore and communicate their personal interests through self-defined and pupil-led projects. Through our website, in-person and online events and industry connections, we now provide more information to support schools, teachers, pupils and families with preparation and development than ever before.

Latest News

Schools, other news, Families 14 November 2024

The Time to Write creative writing competition is back for 2025

Following its success in 2024, our Time to Write creative writing competition is back for the 2025 edition! This exciting contest, open to pupils aged 7-16 across the UK, offers

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Events, other news 06 November 2024

View the winners’ illustrated books from Time to Write 2024

We are excited to announce the release of the winners’ books from the Time to Write 2024 competition! This year’s first-place winners were awarded the opportunity to see their stories

Events, Partner 30 October 2024

ISEB sponsors GSA Go Bold 2024 Photography Competition and celebrates winners at GSA Annual Conference

ISEB proudly sponsors the GSA’s Go Bold 2024 Photography Competition, a major highlight of the GSA’s inspiring event series celebrating young women’s talents. This year’s theme, ‘Time’, encouraged students nationwide

Entrance Assessments, Common Pre-Tests, Families Hub, Shop, Assessments 28 October 2024

Essential guide for parents: navigating the ISEB Pre-Tests

With senior school admissions approaching, parents are increasingly focused on understanding the ISEB Pre-Tests and how to support their children’s preparation. For a comprehensive breakdown of these adaptive assessments and

Common Pre-Tests, Families, Assessments 03 October 2024

National Poetry Day and Verbal Reasoning

Join ISEB in celebrating National Poetry Day and embrace poetry’s power as a tool for verbal reasoning preparation.  Engaging with poetry is a powerful way to develop and consolidate linguistic

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