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.
View and download the Parent guide to accessing ICAS results here.
Dates
2020
Each subject will be open for a 5-day sitting window period (see dates below)
| Subject | Sitting Dates# | Closing Date^ |
|---|---|---|
| ICAS Science | Monday 17 August to Friday 21 August 2020 | Monday, 10 August 2020 |
| ICAS Writing* | Monday 17 August to Friday 21 August 2020 | Monday, 10 August 2020 |
| ICAS Digital Technologies | Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August 2020 | Monday, 17 August 2020 |
| ICAS English | Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August 2020 | Monday, 17 August 2020 |
| ICAS Mathematics | Monday 31 August to Friday 4 September 2020 | Monday, 24 August 2020 |
| ICAS Spelling Bee | Monday 31 August to Friday 4 September 2020 | Monday, 24 August 2020 |
^It is at a school’s discretion to set earlier closing dates than the ones listed above.
*Offline assessments only available for Years 3 & 4 (AU) and Years 4 & 5 (NZ), closing date Tuesday, 20 July 2020.
UNSW Global recognises International schools that are registered with the Council of International Schools (CIS).
Pricing
2020
| Subjects | Online Test |
|---|---|
| ICAS Science | $15.95 AUD (inc GST) |
| ICAS Writing* | $15.95 AUD (inc GST) |
| ICAS Digital Technologies | $15.95 AUD (inc GST) |
| ICAS English | $15.95 AUD (inc GST) |
| ICAS Mathematics | $15.95 AUD (inc GST) |
| ICAS Spelling Bee | $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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