ICAS 2026 entries are open! Enter now
Entry fees vary depending on whether your child’s school participates in ICAS.
These are the three options for entering the ICAS competition, giving you flexibility to participate.
Entry fees are set by ICAS and your child’s school decides how to collect payment from you.
Entry fees are per test, per child, and include GST for ANZ.
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Subject |
Australia (AU$, incl. GST) |
New Zealand (NZ$, incl. GST) |
Pacific and international schools (AU$) |
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All subjects (exc. Writing) |
$21.95 |
$22.95 |
$19.95 |
|
Writing* |
$25.95 |
$28.75 |
$23.60 |
*Writing assessments are manually marked by our team of expert assessors, which is reflected in the slightly higher entry fee.
Schools can choose one option and will notify you of what to do next.
Schools provide a Parent Payment System (PPS) code to you, which you use to enrol and pay for your child’s entry.
Schools enrol and pay for students’ entries, then decide whether to pass the cost onto you.
Entry fees for sitting ICAS exams at an Australian testing centre are as follows:
Your entry fee covers all venue and supervision costs, so there’s nothing extra to organise.
If you’re outside Australia or New Zealand, your child may be able to participate in the ICAS tests through one of our authorised partners.
Fees for ICAS through these partners are set by the provider themselves and may vary. Please contact them directly for fee information.
When your child enters the ICAS competition, everything is taken care of, from the assessment itself through to personalised results and recognition.
A carefully designed competition test delivered digitally, across six literacy and STEM subjects.
Results that are benchmarked nationally, from Participation through to High Distinction and Medal winners.
Detailed performance insights for your child, broken down by subject and skill area.
Personalised recognition of your child’s effort and result, in a frameable certificate.
Give your child a meaningful academic challenge, reward them for their efforts and grow their confidence for a lifetime.