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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… Continue reading
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ICAS Prep: Spelling Bee
In our seventh post on ICAS 2025, we look at how to prepare for the Spelling Bee paper. Spelling Bee is available for NZ students in years 3 to 8, with sitting dates between 17 to 22 August. What’s involved in the assessment? The Spelling Bee assessment looks at a student’s ability to recognise and… Continue reading
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ICAS Prep: English
In our fifth post on ICAS 2025, we look at how to prepare for the English paper. English is available for NZ students in year 3 to 13, with sitting dates between 10 to 15 August. What’s involved in the assessment? The English assessment is the second of three English-related papers (the two others are… Continue reading
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ICAS Prep: Tips and Tricks
We’re now in the lead up to ICAS Assessments, which begin in just over 2 months. Preparing for the assessments helps your child put their best foot forward on the day. We will be posting a series of tips for the six different papers over the coming weeks, including a special post on the use… Continue reading
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ICAS Assessments 2025 is now open for registrations
Focus is proud to be one of the only non-school centres for administering the ICAS academic competition in New Zealand! Designed by experts to be fun, challenging, and test higher-order thinking and problem solving, ICAS assessments are offered across 6 literacy and STEM subjects for school years 3-13. Register for ICAS 2025 See more information… Continue reading
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UPDATED: April holiday program at Focus
We have updated our program opening days due to the public holidays. Please see below for more information. The Focus holiday program in April runs from April 14th to 17th; and April 22nd to 24th, with an exciting new addition to our classes – Coding! Schedule The course runs from 9am to 4:15pm. Due to the… Continue reading
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April holiday program at Focus
The Focus holiday program in April runs from April 14th to 17th; and April 21st to 25th, with an exciting new addition to our classes – Coding! If you are looking for something entertaining and engaging for your child, please consider registering them for the week, the day or even half-day at our Rosedale centre.… Continue reading
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Study English, Maths and Science at Focus!
We have updated our group class schedule for 2025. You can see the timetable here, and answers to some frequently-asked questions. Frequently asked questions What curriculums do you teach? As of March 2025, we use the Cambridge curriculum as the foundation for our Maths, Science and English classes. Teachers supplement this with materials from other… Continue reading
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Getting ready for your ICAS assessment at Focus
If you’ve registered your child with us for any ICAS assessments, you’ll want to check out the information below. We highly suggest you allow plenty of time to prepare your child’s device for these assessments. Check the session dates and times you have registered for. If in doubt, contact us to make sure you have… Continue reading
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ICAS In Depth: English
Our third in-depth look at the ICAS assessments is here! ICAS English is one of the most important assessments as it covers the ability to understand what we read. But what does it actually involve, and how can your child be successful in it? What is ICAS English? This assessment looks at a student’s ability… Continue reading