ICAS Schools Competition

ICAS now offering Scholarships
As mentioned in previous issues of our newsletter, ICAS is an online academic competition that gives students the opportunity to challenge their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills in English, Mathematics, Science, Writing, Spelling Bee, and Digital Technologies. Karoo is proud to be able to offer this opportunity to our students again in 2025. Learn more about ICAS here: icasassessments.com/products-icas/
How to participate in ICAS
If you wish for your child to participate in ICAS this year, please go to the Parent Portal to register for your chosen subjects.
You can do this in one of two ways:
1. Direct login link – faster!
Use this link to log directly into the shop and start registering:
https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/parent-payment/YBM531
2. Log in using the PPS code
Visit our shop and use our PPS code to log in:
Shop link: https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps
PPS code: YBM531
Registration for all subject areas closes on Monday 28 July at 11:59pm.
Please note, we cannot facilitate refunds or make alterations as all money is paid directly to ICAS Assessments.
This year, our students can elect to sit the following assessments:
Subject | Sitting Date | Cost |
Digital Technologies | 4-8 Aug | $20.95 |
Writing | 4-8 Aug | $24.95 |
English | 11-15 Aug | $20.95 |
Science | 18-22 Aug | $20.95 |
Spelling Bee | 18-22 Aug | $20.95 |
Mathematics | 25-29Aug | $20.95 |
ICAS results and certificate
Every student who participates is celebrated and recognised with a printed certificate in each subject area, and an online results report to track development each year. Top performers are eligible for one of the highly coveted ICAS medals.
Your child’s ICAS certificates will show their results and the login details, “TAP ID and Pin”. - Use these to enter the Results Portal (https://orti.icasassessments.com/ortiStudent).
Kind regards,
Simone Vitas