ICAS Assessments have been unmatched for over 35 years and are continuing to lead the way, by moving online.
What it is
ICAS Assessments are online* assessments, designed to recognise and reward academic excellence.
The assessments are based on the curricula for the relevant year. Students are asked to demonstrate a deeper, integrated, and thorough level of learning.
To ensure an engaging and beneficial experience for all students, new ICAS assessments are developed annually for each subject in every year level.
*ICAS Writing is paper-based only for Papers A and B
Benefits
ICAS Assessments give students an opportunity to have their achievements recognised. Hear from our proud 2018 medal winners about their ICAS experience.
- ICAS Digital Technologies
- ICAS Science
- ICAS Writing* (LockDown Browser required)
- ICAS Spelling Bee (LockDown Browser and earphones required)
- ICAS English
- ICAS Mathematics
*ICAS Writing is paper-based only for Papers A and B
Please note:
Not all ICAS subjects are offered across all year levels in all regions.
Schools receive:
- timely, objective information about student achievement
- online reporting
- exportable data
Each participant receives a printed certificate of achievement.
Students with the top score in each subject in each year level are also awarded a medal and a medal winner’s certificate at a presentation ceremony. Learn more.
Find our online technical requirements here.
View and download support materials for schools for ICAS Assessments here.
Dates
Sitting dates extended
2019
| Subject | Sitting Dates# | Closing Date^ |
|---|---|---|
| ICAS Digital Technologies | Monday 2 September to Friday 20 September 2019 | Monday 26 August 2019 |
| ICAS Science | Monday 2 September to Friday 20 September 2019 | Monday 26 August 2019 |
| ICAS Writing* | Monday 2 September to Friday 13 September 2019 | Monday 2 September 2019 |
| ICAS Spelling Bee | Monday 2 September to Friday 20 September 2019 | Monday 2 September 2019 |
| ICAS English | Monday 2 September to Friday 20 September 2019 | Wednesday 11 September 2019 |
| ICAS Mathematics | Monday 2 September to Friday 20 September 2019 | Wednesday 11 September 2019 |
#Excludes Saturdays and Sundays.
^It is at a school’s discretion to set earlier closing dates that the ones listed above.
*Offline assessments only available for Years 3 & 4 (AU) and Years 4 & 5 (NZ), closing date Tuesday, 13 August 2019.
UNSW Global recognises International schools that are registered with the Council of International Schools (CIS).
Pricing
2019
| Subjects | Online Test |
|---|---|
| ICAS Digital Technologies | $15.95 AUD (inc GST) |
| ICAS Science | $15.95 AUD (inc GST) |
| ICAS Writing* | $15.95 AUD (inc GST) |
| ICAS Spelling Bee | $15.95 AUD (inc GST) |
| ICAS English | $15.95 AUD (inc GST) |
| ICAS Mathematics | $15.95 AUD (inc GST) |
*Offline assessments only available for ICAS Writing Years 3 & 4 and priced at $15.95 AUD (inc GST).
UNSW Global recognises International schools that are registered with the Council of International Schools (CIS).
How to prepare
Specific preparation for ICAS tests is not required as the assessments are skills-based. However, to support you and your students we’ve created a suite of practice materials.
Download and try sample ICAS questions. Each paper comes with an answer sheet. Available for all subjects.
Note: Most ICAS tests are only available online.
Online tests
Use the free online ICAS Practice Interaction Test to become familiar with how to:
- navigate through a test
- answer questions
- scroll and expand parts of the screen
- use the online ruler and calculator.
The last question requires audio.
Audio is only required for ICAS Spelling Bee.
Students can practice the test more than once if needed.
There may be some variations for tests which require lockdown browsers.
Completing past papers is one of the best ways to become familiar with the style and format of ICAS questions. Learn more.
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Rebate offer: If your school purchased $20,000 (ex GST) or more of ICAS Assessments in 2019 you are eligible to receive 10% of your school community’s total spend back (ex GST). Must be claimed by 31 October 2019 (Australian schools only). Contact us for details.