Each year, Te Kura o te Tauawa Halswell School offers Years 4-8 students the chance to participate in the University of New South Wales International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) programme. These exams have been conducted for over 40 years and provide students with the chance to challenge themselves and measure their achievement in a range of subjects. The assessments have been designed to recognise academic excellence. Students are assessed on their ability to apply classroom learning to new contexts using higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills. While the tests are administered by the school, they are independent of the school programme.

All exams are completed online. Children in Years 4-8 are able to take part with the charge for each test being $20.70 except for writing which is $27.03. All test registrations and payment are now done through the ICAS online shop. 

Click here to order and use the access code ARC151. Ordering closes on Monday 31 July.

Subject Sitting Dates

• ICAS Digital Technologies: Monday 7 August 2023
• ICAS Writing: Tuesday 8 August 2023
• ICAS English: Monday 14 August 2023
• ICAS Science: Monday 21 August 2023
• ICAS Spelling Bee: Tuesday 22 August 2023
• ICAS Mathematics: Monday 28 August 2023

If you would like to give your child a chance to ‘practice’ these tests, ICAS past papers can be purchased online here.  If you have any questions, you can visit the ICAS website and are welcome to contact me tracey.mora@halswell.school.nz