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The academic competition that inspires students to aim higher

The ICAS competition gives students the opportunity to be challenged, recognised and inspired, beyond what the classroom offers.

A trusted school competition built on over 40 years of expertise

ICAS is designed by assessment specialists and trusted by schools across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and around the world, giving students the opportunity to take part in a globally recognised academic challenge.

For schools

See how the ICAS competition helps students shine and makes it simple for your school to deliver.

For parents

Give your child a challenge they’ll feel proud of and the resources to feel prepared.

Every effort acknowledged. Every achievement earned.

ICAS doesn’t just measure performance, it recognises and celebrates achievement at every level.

By awarding certificates to all participants and medals to the highest achievers, we honour each student’s unique journey and achievements.

Achievement levels are clearly defined, consistently applied and nationally standardised, so every result is meaningful and every achievement is something to be proud of.

The right preparation helps students feel confident and ready

ICAS is a rewarding challenge, and many students enjoy the experience of giving it a go. With the right preparation, your child can feel even more confident and ready to do their best.

Past papers are the most effective way to prepare, giving your child the chance to practise with genuine ICAS questions from previous years and become familiar with the exact question style and problem-solving approach.

ICAS 2026 at a glance

Everything you need to know about ICAS 2026 — all in one place.

Dates

Monday, 3 August to Friday, 28 August

Entry fees

From $21.95 AUD per student

Subjects

Six subjects including Mathematics, English and Science, from Years 2 – 12

Duration

30 – 60 minutes depending on the subject and year level

We use our ICAS results to inform our learning and teaching programs. The team leaders of each year group assess the results [to] understand where our higher ability children are not performing as well as they could be.

ICAS prepares our students for the challenges of the years ahead by giving them opportunities to problem-solve and extend themselves academically.

The end result [of ICAS] has been a rich and rewarding competition for our students. Parents love the feedback, and the opportunity for children to be rewarded for academic talent is priceless.

It is a great opportunity for our students to be recognised for their abilities.

I really appreciate having the extra external view of my son’s progress.

ICAS prepares me for my future life by helping me experience what exams might feel like when I’m older in high school and in university.

How the ICAS test is helping students and teachers achieve extraordinary things

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