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Trusted by thousands of families across Australia
5-star rating by parents and students
Trusted by thousands of families across Australia
5-star rating by parents and students
Trusted by thousands of families across Australia
At Clever Fox Education, we understand that navigating school assessments can be overwhelming. With 30+ years of teaching experience, postgraduate qualifications, and direct experience writing, reviewing, and marking NAPLAN and ICAS exams at UNSW Global, Amber Fox provides accurate, trustworthy guidance to help your child succeed across every major assessment.
We believe in a student-centred approach: every child is unique, and success comes from tailored support, structured learning, and confidence-building — not just rote practice. We also partner with parents, understanding the challenges and stress of the journey ahead.
What it is?
NAPLAN is an annual national assessment that measures core literacy and numeracy skills for students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9 across Australia. It tests Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar, punctuation), and Numeracy to show how students are progressing against national standards.
When it’s held:
Administered nationally each year in March.
Format & Administration:
What it measures:
Results & Reporting:
Tips for success:
Website link:
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What it is:
ICAS is a globally recognised online academic competition for primary and secondary students. It has run for over 40 years and is designed to recognise academic excellence, challenge higher-order thinking, and provide detailed feedback.
Subjects:
When ICAS is held:
Registration & Participation:
Format & Results:
Awards & Recognition:
Website link:
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Application Timeline (2027 Year 7 Entry):
Test Format & Administration:
Make-Up Test & Special Circumstances:
Illness/misadventure requests allow students to sit on the make-up date.
Results & Offers:
Practical Points for Parents:
Summary Table – NSW Selective Year 7 Entry
Visit the NSW Selective High Schools site:
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Purpose:
To identify academically gifted students for scholarships or selective entry across leading Australian private schools, assessing both current achievement and higher-order thinking skills.
Providers:
ACER, Edutest, AAS
Typical Year Levels:
Entry to Years 5–7 (varies by school)
Subjects / Domains:
Format:
Mostly multiple-choice; writing component is essay or short-answer. Online or paper-based, depending on the provider.
Time Allowed:
1–3 hours, depending on provider and year level
Registration:
Through the school — check deadlines carefully
Results Released:
Generally within 4–8 weeks of the test
Preparation Focus:
Reasoning, problem-solving, reading comprehension, structured writing, vocabulary, timing, and exam strategies
Provider Information:
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