FAQ
Questions, answered
Everything parents and students ask before getting started with Xametric.
Getting started
What is Xametric?
Xametric is an exam-preparation platform built in New Zealand. It gives students original exam-style questions, step-by-step worked solutions and timed mock exams. ICAS is live now, with NZ Scholarship, UCAT and NSW Selective coming next, then GCSE and IB.
Who is Xametric for?
Xametric is built for students aged roughly 12 to 18 who are preparing for a big exam, and for the parents supporting them. That includes ICAS, NZ Scholarship, UCAT for medicine and dentistry, and selective-entry tests.
How do I get started?
Pick your exam on the home page and try free questions straight away. No account or card is needed. Create a free account when you want to save your progress, then subscribe to the course that matches your level.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Xametric runs entirely in your web browser on a computer, tablet or phone — there is nothing to download or install.
ICAS and the assessments
What is ICAS?
ICAS is a well-known series of academic assessments sat by students across several subjects, including English, Mathematics and Science. Xametric helps students prepare for ICAS-style assessments with realistic practice questions.
Which subjects does Xametric cover?
Xametric covers English, Mathematics and Science, with courses across multiple year levels so students can practise at the level that matches the assessment they are preparing for.
What year level should I choose?
Each course corresponds to a paper level. Australian and New Zealand year levels for the same paper differ by one year — so the year level shown for each course reflects the region you are in. When choosing a course, check the year level shown to make sure it matches your student.
Can Xametric help with selective-entry or scholarship exams?
Yes. A dedicated NZ Scholarship module is coming first, followed by NSW Selective. Each one is built around how that exam is set and marked. Use Notify me on the home page to get an email when yours opens.
Are you affiliated with ICAS?
No. Xametric is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by ICAS, Janison or UNSW Global (ICAS is their trademark). Xametric provides original, ICAS-style practice.
Which year levels are covered?
ICAS courses cover Papers E–I: roughly Years 7–11 in Australia and Years 8–12 in New Zealand. NZ Scholarship is for Year 13, and UCAT is for students applying to medicine or dentistry.
Plans and pricing
How much does Xametric cost?
Xametric offers three plans: a single-course plan, a Year Level plan covering all three subjects for one year level, and an All-Access plan covering every course. Current pricing is shown on the pricing page in your local currency.
Are the plans a subscription or a one-off payment?
All Xametric plans are monthly subscriptions, billed on a recurring basis.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes. You can cancel at any time from your account settings. Your access continues until the end of the current billing period.
What happens when my subscription ends?
When a subscription ends, access to the paid courses pauses. Your account remains, and you can resubscribe at any time.
Can I switch or upgrade my plan?
Yes. You can move between plans as your preparation needs change — for example, upgrading to All-Access as more assessments approach.
Why is it $5?
Single courses start at $5 AUD because it’s software, not print — once a course exists, more students can practise at no extra cost.
Using Xametric
What is included in a course?
Each course contains a large set of exam-style questions, every one with a clear worked solution that shows how to approach the problem — not just the final answer.
Do the worked solutions teach, or just give the answer?
They teach. Each worked solution explains the approach behind the question — the concept it tests, the steps to the answer, and a strategy tip pointing out how to handle similar questions or where students often slip up. The goal is for a student to come away able to solve the next question on their own.
What is the free preview?
Every course has 20 free questions with full worked solutions, so you can judge the quality before subscribing. You can start them straight away without an account.
How should my child use Xametric?
Xametric works best as a steady, regular practice routine: choosing a course, working through questions, and reviewing the worked solutions to understand any mistakes. Consistent practice over time builds both skill and confidence.
How is Xametric different from practice books or past papers?
A paper is a one-off you sit once and mark yourself. Xametric is a full course where every question has a worked solution and a strategy tip — so students learn the method, not just whether they were right — plus timed mock exams, progress tracking and a Revisit set, practised until mastered.
How does progress tracking work?
With a subscription, each course shows accuracy by topic and difficulty, coverage, and recent mock scores, building as your student practises.
Can students repeat questions?
Yes — every wrong answer is saved to Revisit to attempt again until it’s right.
How do timed mock exams work?
Each course includes timed mock exams; the timer runs automatically and submits when time is up, then you get an indicative band and a full worked-solution review. (Indicative only — not an official ICAS result.)
Account and support
How do I create an account?
Use Sign up on any page. A free account saves your progress and is needed before you subscribe. You can try the free questions without one.
Which countries is Xametric available in?
Xametric is built in New Zealand and works anywhere. Prices are shown in New Zealand dollars, Australian dollars or US dollars depending on where you are.
Can schools or tutoring groups use Xametric?
We are happy to talk with schools and tutoring groups about using Xametric. Please get in touch through the contact page and we will help find the right arrangement.
I need help — how do I get in touch?
You can reach the Xametric team through the contact page. We are happy to help with questions about plans, accounts or getting started.
Still have a question?
Try free questions first, or get in touch and we will help you find the right place to begin.