International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS)
Each year we offer our students in Years 2 to Year 6 the opportunity to participate in The University of New South Wales International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). The International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) is an independent, quality skills-based assessment program which rewards and recognises achievement. All students receive a certificate and an individual student report indicating which questions they answered correctly and their score compared with the rest of the students tested in Australia.
Certificates are awarded for each year level as follows:
- High Distinction to the top 1% of students in Australia
- Distinction to the next 10% of students in Australia
- Credit to the next 25% of students in Australia
- Participation to all other participating students
The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the personal challenge of competing in an international assessment. ICAS gives you broad insights into your child’s performance across English, Mathematics and Writing. It gathers performance information through a 30-60 minute supervised in-school test.
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.
https://pay.unswglobal.com.au/
The dates and entry fee per student are as follows:
Writing - Tuesday, 10th September 2019 (AUD $15.95 AUD GST inclusive) OPTIONAL (Not available for Year 2)
English – Tuesday, 17th September 2019 ($15.95 AUD GST inclusive) OPTIONAL
Mathematics – Wednesday, 18th September 2019 ($15.95 AUD GST inclusive) OPTIONAL
Online parent payment:
ICAS fees is now paid online directly with ICAS, visit https://pay.unswglobal.com.au/
Please note that Year 2 students have not previously sat a test under these conditions. Therefore, it would be wise to ensure that your child is both academically and emotionally prepared for this experience.
If you require any further information, please contact michelle.glynn@syd.catholic.edu.au or your child’s classroom teacher.