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Idaho State Testing (ISAT)

25-26 Testing Information, Registration and FAQ

The Idaho State Department of Education requires all 7th, 8th & 11thÌý²µ°ù²¹»å±ð students to complete the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT).  The test subjects are Math, English Language Arts (ELA) and Science.

³Ô¹ÏÍø will provide an in-person test throughout the state of Idaho.

Steps to take NOW

  1. Review this informative 
  2. Review the Testing Schedule and find your best option
  3. After determining your test location, schedule your appointment by clicking on your chosen location below
  4. NOTE: When multiple testing dates are available, we recommend choosing an earlier date – this helps ensure there is a later option available if unforeseen circumstances occur

Mon-Thur, March 30-April 30
³Ô¹ÏÍøDistrict Office, Boise

April 14-15
Fairfield Inn & Suites, Burley

April 6-8, April 20-22
Springhill Suites, CDA

April 14-15
Super 8, Grangeville

April 6-8, April 20-22
Fairfield Inn & Suites, Nampa

April 9-10
Payette Library, Payette

April 13-14, April 20-21
Fairfield Inn & Suites, Pocatello

April 14-15
Best Western, Ponderay

April 8-9, April 23-24
Fairfield Inn & Suites, Idaho Falls

April 6-7
Holiday Inn, Clarkston

April 6-8, April 27-29
Fairfield Inn & Suites, Twin Falls

April 28-29
Mountain Home Library

April 16
Cobblestone Inn, Soda Springs

April 6
The Stagecoach Inn, Salmon

If you needed different information. Please email [email protected]

Next Steps

  1. On your scheduled test day, arrive at your test location at the scheduled start time
  2. Complete your tests
  3. Results will be mailed mid-June when we receive them from the state

You must make your testing appointment before March 30 to avoid being locked out of your Quarter 4 classes.

Frequently Asked Questions

I took the ISAT already. Why am I being told to test again?

  1. The ISAT test is required at several grade levels: 7th, 8th and 11th graders take the ISAT.
  2. You may have taken the Interim (practice) ISAT in November or March. The practice ISAT is not the same as this required ISAT.

I already registered for the SAT, why am I receiving this notice on the ISAT?

The SAT (College Board college entrance exam) is not the same as the ISAT (Idaho State Achievement Test). They are different tests.

None of the test locations are near me. What do I do?

We do our best to meet students where they are, but Idaho is big and we can’t go everywhere. You’ll need to test at your local brick & mortar school. Please reach out to that school and inquire with them about testing. You’ll also need to notify us of your plans at [email protected]

Is this test required?

Yes. The State of Idaho/State Department of Education requires all students identified to test to complete the ISAT.

Do I need to complete my tests in one day?

Not necessarily. If your chosen test venue/location has more than 1 day available, you can choose to test over two days. If you know that you’ll need two days to test, we encourage you to make two ISAT appointments. If your chosen venue/location only has 1 test day available, you’ll need to complete your tests that day.

I signed up for ISATs but I’m not receiving the reminder emails.

The reminder emails will go to the PERSON who made the appointment. If parent/guardian made the appointment on behalf of the student, reminder emails are going to that person and/or the email that was provided in the appointment app.

A special note for 11th grade students

Strong performance on the test can qualify you for college admissions through Idaho Campus Choice, Idaho’s direct admissions program. The Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) is designed to evaluate what you know and can do in comparison to grade-level expectations in three areas: Math, English Language Arts, and Science.

How it works:  There are two ways you can pre-qualify for admission to every public college and university in Idaho

  • Earn a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA OR
  • Score a Level 3 (Proficient) or higher on both the 11th-grade English and Math ISAT exams

An important note: while students who do well on the test will be given opportunities for the future, those who do not score high can still apply to any Idaho college.

Thank you,

³Ô¹ÏÍøStaff
School Office: (208) 375-3116
[email protected]