Each year, 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 writing which is $27.03. All test registrations and payment are now done through the ICAS online shop. 

https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps use the access code QYO448

Subject Sitting Dates

• ICAS Writing: Monday 8 August 2022
• ICAS Digital Technologies: Tuesday 9 August 2022
• ICAS English: Tuesday 16 August 2022
• ICAS Spelling Bee: Tuesday 23 August 2022
• ICAS Science: Friday 26 August 2022
• ICAS Spelling Bee: Friday 26 August 2022 (for students that will be on camp on Tuesday)
• ICAS Mathematics Tuesday 30 August 2022

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 (www.eaa.unsw.edu.au) and are welcome to contact me (tracey.mora@halswell.school.nz)