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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 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
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ICAS In Depth: Writing
Our second in-depth look at the ICAS assessments is here! ICAS Writing is offered the same week as ICAS Digital Technologies and is a popular assessment. But what does it actually involve, and how can your child be successful in it? What is ICAS Writing? This assessment looks at a student’s ability to respond to… Continue reading
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Preparing for ICAS assessments: Past papers
How can you help your child do well in their ICAS assessments? Students who go into an assessment without understanding what they will need to do are disadvantaged. Not only do they have to work through the tasks under time pressure, but they also have to familiarise themselves with the structure and the way the… Continue reading