ICAS International Competitions and Assessments for Schools

Each year, we have a number of children who sit the ICAS International Competitions and Assessments for Schools Tests in Year 2-6. They have been very popular and many students have participated in the past. This year, there have been a number of changes to these tests. Previously, all testing was in the form of a paper test. This year all tests will be online, with the exception of the Writing test for Years 3 and 4. Students will use an iPad, provided by the school, or their own iPad to complete the test. The cost of the tests has also changed. All tests now cost $14.50 each.

One of the biggest changes is the timing of the tests. Previously they ran across the year. This year all six tests will occur across a three week period. If your child is absent on the sitting day, they will have the opportunity to sit the test on the next day. This is a  recent change that has been made regarding the sitting dates.

When considering if you would like your child to complete these tests, you may like to take into consideration that these tests are aimed at challenging and extending students.

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Parent Payment System

The Parent Payment System is a simple and secure online payment service specifically for parents to purchase ICAS Assessments.

If you would like your child or children to participate in ICAS Assessments, please visit the new online Parent Payment System to make a direct payment to UNSW Global. Online payment will close on 31 July 2019.

Visit the link below to pay online and confirm your child’s participation.

unsw.global/parentpay [pay.unswglobal.com.au] into a browser.

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School’s unique access code is: de93eef301

Mrs Dimitra Vezinias, Assistant Principal