2025 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)
In 2025, St Joseph’s is offering students the opportunity to participate in the International Competition and Assessments for Schools (ICAS), in the areas of English, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Digital Technologies.
The assessments measure the students’ skills associated with each of these curriculum areas and are open to students in Years 3-6. ICAS is developed by UNSW Global, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of New South Wales, with over 35 years’ experience in educational assessments.
ICAS is designed to target students’ higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, and Digital Technologies.
Each assessment celebrates students’ accomplishments by providing opportunities for recognition. Every student will receive a certificate and an online result report. Top performers will be eligible for medals and are invited to attend special award ceremonies to have their academic excellence publicly recognised.
The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the personal challenge of competing in an international assessment. Your child will be presented with high-quality, expert-developed questions, allowing them to apply their learning without the need for prior study or revision.
ICAS Assessments are now online, a move that reflects a sector-wide transition to computer-based assessment. This allows greater accessibility for students and faster delivery of results.
To learn more about this year’s exciting ICAS competition, visit: ICAS Assessments
How to participate in ICAS
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please:
- Read the Privacy Collection Statement below.
- Read the terms and conditions here: (icasassessments.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-ICAS-Assessments-Schools-TsCs_S2023.V6-1.pdf)
- Go to the Parent Portal to sign up to chosen subject areas here: (shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps)
- Enter our school’s access code – NQS609
- Enter your child’s details, select the subject areas your child would like to participate in, then proceed to payment.
Online payment will close on 21st July 2025
An ESO and or a teacher will be present to supervise the students sitting the assessments.
2025 ICAS Subject and Pricing Information