Technical requirements

ICAS Competition

Technical requirements

All the technical setup information for running ICAS assessments on your device is available on this page

Recommended Web Browsers for ICAS Assessments

Using one of these browsers on a compatible operating system will help ensure that all assessment features run correctly

  • To ensure a smooth testing experience for Mathematics, English, Science, and Digital Technologies, we recommend using Google Chrome for ICAS assessments
  • To sit the ICAS Writing, ICAS Spelling Bee, and Spelling assessments, students must use our secure test application, Janison Replay — a locked-down browser that ensures a safe and controlled exam environment.

Supported hardware devices

We've been providing school competitions and academics assessments for over four decades, helping schools understand their students needs and encouraging them to fulfil their potential.

Laptop

Desktop PC

Chromebook

iPad

  • Note 1: An external keyboard or mouse is not necessary for students using a tablet.
  • Note 2: The iPad mini is not supported
  • Note 3: Chromebooks must be running as Managed Devices in Kiosk mode for assessments requiring the locked-down browser application.
  • Note 4: Devices must be connected to a single screen only.
  • Note 5: Students using devices must use the device's native keyboard, not Google keyboard or any other third party

Supported Operating System

Note: Older operating systems and Android are not supported for assessments using the locked-down browser.

macOSX10.8+

MS Windows7,8 and 10

Chrome OS 98+

iOS 10.3+

Last Date to Register

For ICAS
27 Oct 2025

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