ICAS
What is ICAS?
ICAS is a renowned academic competition taken by over 10 million students from 16,000 schools in 41 countries since 1981! It’s like a championship for your mind, with questions crafted by experts to challenge students’ higher-order thinking in a fun and engaging way.
ICAS isn’t just about testing—it helps uncover students’ strengths and areas for growth. Teachers get detailed feedback to enhance learning and unlock student potential. Targeted at Standard 2/Years 2 to Upper 6/Year 12, ICAS online assessments cover various subjects and require deeper knowledge. Fresh assessments are created annually, ensuring an exciting and valuable experience for every student.
How it can help schools and students?
For Schools
Identifies student strengths and areas for improvement
Detailed reports help schools pinpoint where students excel and where they need more support.
Enhances learning outcomes
Insights from ICAS allow teachers to tailor their teaching strategies to accelerate learning.
Benchmarks performance
Schools can compare student performance both nationally and internationally.
Supports curriculum goals
ICAS assessments align with school curricula, offering valuable feedback on how well students are meeting educational standards.
For Students
Recognizes academic excellence
Students are rewarded for their knowledge and skills in various subjects.
Boosts confidence
Taking part in a global competition enhances self-belief and motivation.
Develops critical thinking
Engaging, higher-order questions improve problem-solving and analytical skills.
Prepares for future challenges
The experience builds skills that are essential for academic success and beyond.
The benefits of participating in ICAS are numerous
Motivate and Challenge
ICAS engages academically curious students by providing a fun, competitive environment outside the traditional classroom.
Objective Performance Ranking
It offers an objective ranking, showing students how they compare to their peers at school and nationwide.
Recognized Academic Proof
ICAS provides internationally recognized evidence of achievement, aiding scholarship, school transfer, and university applications.
Celebrate Academic Success
Students are rewarded with medals and certificates, celebrating their hard work and academic excellence.
Discover ICAS subjects that challenge and inspire in every field.
See ICAS key dates, sitting windows and price for Malaysia.
Explore year levels, exam papers by country, and test formats!
Try short tests to explore ICAS, practice, and get comfortable!
Get detailed feedback on strengths and areas to improve.
Celebrate achievements with certificates and prestigious awards!
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Resources and guides for schools and teachers.
Find answers to all your ICAS questions quickly and easily.