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Preparing your device for ICAS
If your child is sitting ICAS with us at one of our testing locations in Auckland or Christchurch, you will need to make sure your child has a suitable device to use. Here are some key tips: If you have completed these tips, your child will have a much more successful experience with ICAS! Any…
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End of year exam revision tips
For many students, the beginning of Term 4 is the build-up to end of year exams. Whether your child is approaching full exams for the first time, or is a seasoned student, this is the time of year where their hard work comes to fruition. We often find that students need support from their parents…
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September school holiday program
For the upcoming school holidays, Focus Education is running our new and improved holiday program. Find out more below! Dates and Times Week 1: Monday 22nd to Friday 26th September; Week 2: Monday 29th September to Friday 3rd October Each day runs from 9am to 3:45pm Costs To register for the holiday program, or if…
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What’s next after ICAS results?
Results for ICAS 2025 have started to become available. At the time of writing, Digital Technologies, English, Science, Spelling Bee and Maths results are now out, with Writing due soon. All students receive an in-depth report of their performance across major subject criteria, as well as a certificate of participation. Students who achieved high marks…
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NCEA Literacy and Numeracy Standards
For high school students studying the NCEA curriculum, the literacy and numeracy standards are a requirement to achieve NCEA qualifications. But what are they, and how can your child best prepare for success? The CAA assessments The Common Assessment Activities (CAAs) are the external tests that students sit to pass the literacy and numeracy standards.…
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