ICAS support and resources
1. Getting started
Learn how to buy, set up and run ICAS.ICAS checklist (summarised user guide)
Essential steps for setting up and running ICAS – a summarised version of the user guide.
Detailed instructions on how to use the assessments portal, and set up and run ICAS.
Technical requirements for devices
Confirm that your devices are compatible for ICAS.
Accessibility options enquiry form
Request accommodations for students with disabilities.
Find out when ICAS is taking place.
The two ways to pay for ICAS.
ICAS Parent Payment System (PPS)
How to sign up for the Parent Payment System and select your subjects and year levels.
How to purchase tests using your school’s funds.
View the full T&Cs for the ICAS competition.
2. Communicate
How to tell parents and students about ICAS.School-to-parents communications template
Pre-written communications that you can send to your parents.
Pre-written posts and imagery that you can use to promote ICAS on your social media pages.
Parent instructions for locked-down browser
Pre-written instructions for parents on how to download the locked-down browser app. Only required for Spelling Bee and Writing subjects.
Terms and Conditions for parents and guardians
View the full T&Cs for parents and guardians for ICAS.
3. Prepare for testing
How to get ready for test day.Instructions and installation guides. Only required for Spelling Bee and Writing subjects.
School coordinator dashboard [Video]
Learn how to navigate the school coordinator dashboard.
Invite staff to the ICAS system.
Learn how to import students into the ICAS assessments portal using a spreadsheet.
Allocate test licenses to students [Video]
Learn how to allocate test licenses to students.
Learn how to print students’ login codes for their tests.
4. Sit the test
How to run and supervise ICAS tests.How students take a test [Video]
The steps students go through to sit a test.
Learn how to start and supervise test sessions.
Subject-specific instructions on how to prepare for, start and supervise test sessions, including a script for students.
Examples of ICAS questions [Video]
The style, format and layout of various ICAS questions.
5. Review results
How to access and review ICAS results.Open the results portal and log in using your school’s code and password (contact us for lost info). Learn our timeframes here.
ICAS school results online quick guide
Learn how to access key reports and print student certificates.
ICAS parent/student guide: How to access online reports
A guide for parents on how to access their child’s reports.
Learn how to get key student insights from your school’s ICAS reports.
Have a question? See our FAQs
1. Paying and setting up
How to pay for and set up ICAS.
How to purchase using the Parent
Payment System (PPS)
The steps to purchase ICAS through your school’s PPS.
How to install the locked-down browser
If using your child’s device for ICAS, check that it’s compatible and download the locked-down browser app. Only required for Spelling Bee and Writing subjects.
Child’s school not participating in ICAS? Learn more about our testing centres in Australia and New Zealand.
Terms and Conditions for our online shop
View the full T&Cs for purchasing from our shop.
2. Preparing for the test
How to help your child get their best result.Test papers that contain actual ICAS questions from previous years.
An online exam practice platform with ICAS-style tests. Sample the platform with a free trial.
Short sample tests to help your child become familiar with the test environment.
3. Sitting the test
How to start tests and what to expect.The steps your child will go through when sitting an ICAS test.
The style, format and layout of various ICAS questions.
4. Accessing and reviewing results
How to access and review your child’s ICAS results.You can access your child’s ICAS results online via our results portal using their TAP-ID and PIN, 8 to 10 business days* after the final sitting day of each ICAS subject (4-5 weeks for Writing).
How to get your TAP-ID and PIN if your child has sat ICAS in a previous year
Find your child’s TAP-ID and PIN on the back of a previous year’s ICAS certificate. Note, your child’s TAP-ID and PIN could have changed if they’ve moved schools.
Alternatively, you can request it using this form. You will receive it 1-3 business days after you submit the form.
How to get your TAP-ID and PIN if this the first time your child has sat ICAS
You can request it using this form 8 to 10 business days* after the final sitting day of your child’s ICAS subject. You will receive it 1-3 business days after you submit the form.
Alternatively, you can find your child’s TAP-ID and PIN on their certificate which will be sent to their school approximately 4-6 weeks after the final sitting day for each subject (except Writing which is 7-9 weeks). Your school will provide this to you at their discretion.
If you’d like to learn about how to navigate your child’s ICAS reports, please see this resource.
*We will do our best to achieve these timings, but we hope you understand that there may be some unforeseen reporting delays that can impact the release of TAP-IDs, PINs and results. In this instance we will keep schools and parents informed via email.
Learn how to get key insights from your child’s ICAS reports.
How long ICAS results, certificates and medals take to be released.
Learn how ICAS scoring and grading works.
Have a question? See our FAQs