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What should student assessment look like in 2024?
February 8, 2024
Learn what experienced educator Matt Linn from Janison has to say about assessments for schools in 2024, including why it's so important to have a solid assessment strategy.
Kerikeri Primary student Beau Mounter tops ICAS Spelling Bee for his year
December 4, 2023
A Kerikeri Primary School Year 6 student has been named the best speller in his year in New Zealand in the 2023 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) Spelling Bee assessment.
‘Happy scientist’ takes the win
November 17, 2023
The Grants Braes School 9-year-old sees himself more as a "happy scientist" — particularly after he scored the top mark in New Zealand for the recent International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) year 5 science exam.
Pupils score top in NZ for ICAS exams
November 1, 2023
Year 10 pupil Ciara Coffey and year 11 pupil Lauren Gibbens have finished first in New Zealand in their ICAS assessments, for English and writing respectively.
How regional, rural and remote schools can use data for impact
April 26, 2023
Regional, rural, and remote schools across Australia face a range of daunting challenges that impact on the students living and learning in these communities.
Free program aims to close city-country learning gaps
April 21, 2023
Thanks to sponsorship from the University of Sydney, major edtech provider Janison can now extend the ‘Data-led Education Equity Program’ (DEEP) to provide 5,000 student benchmarking tests for schools in target communities across NSW...
DEEP: levelling the playing field for regional, remote and Indigenous students
April 16, 2023
Janison, an Australian technology business, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, has developed the Data-led Education Equity Program (DEEP). This program aims to identify and unlock the untapped potential in students...
A deep dive into remote student performance
April 5, 2023
Students outside major cities are on average 1.75 years behind in literacy and two years behind in numeracy compared with their urban peers. The phenomenon is persistent but pinning down what needs to be done to improve the situation has yet to be fully resolved.
Sydney supports extension of educational equity program in schools
April 5, 2023
The University of Sydney is supporting edtech provider Janison to deliver 5,000 free student benchmarking tests to regional, remote and Indigenous schools over the next two years.
Indigenous school students granted access to free benchmarking tests
March 31, 2023
Indigenous school students in New South Wales will be granted access to free benchmarking tests in a move designed to provide education equity between schools.
Education technology program launched to help level the playing field for regional, remote and Indigenous school students
March 29, 2023
Janison will deliver 5,000 free-of-charge student benchmarking tests to schools in target communities over the next two years thanks to support from the University of Sydney.
Cadence Pang: Young Citizen of the Year 2023
January 26, 2023
Cobram Anglican Grammar School Year 12 student and Victoria’s top ICAS 2022 competitor in the category of Year 11 Mathematics, Cadence Pang, has been announced as Cobram District Town Young Citizen of the Year for 2023.
Year 11 student awarded coveted ICAS medal
January 13, 2023
A Year 11 science student from Chung Ching Middle School has done his school and the country proud by winning the prestigious ICAS medal for his outstanding performance in the 2022 Science and Mathematics tests.
Mount Primary students celebrate after big win
December 24, 2022
Mount Maunganui Primary School students Charlotte Taylor-Kafka and Sebastian Farrar are celebrating after scoring top marks in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) competition.
601 medal winners across Australia and New Zealand recognised for outstanding performance in ICAS 2022
December 16, 2022
More than 601 top performing students have been awarded ICAS medals across Australia and New Zealand in 2022, marking the third year that Janison has run ICAS.
Rahul Siddharth COO Proctortrack and Derek Welsh COO Celebrate Partnership Milestone: 250,000 Proctored Sessions
December 6, 2022
A leading global proctoring company, Proctortrack, is celebrating its three-year partnership with Janison, a global test delivery company, along with passing a significant milestone of 250,000 secured exam sessions worldwide.
Dardanup student scores top of WA in ICAS English test
November 22, 2022
A year four student at Dardanup's Our Lady Of Lourdes Primary School has scored in the top one per cent of Australia in this year's International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS).
Cobram Anglican Grammar School produces ICAS winners
November 18, 2022
Cobram Anglican Grammar School students Cadence Pang and Lachlan Tatnall have been declared Victoria’s top International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) competitors.
From detention to vaccine developer: how a teacher changed Adam Ritchie’s life
October 28, 2022
Lecturer and researcher Adam Ritchie spent his high school years in detention with school report cards describing him as smart but unfocused. Yet, in Year 10, things turned around for the future academic when his science teacher, Julie Carrington, had the class participate in ICAS.
CW Innovation Awards: Transforming Australia’s national assessment programme
March 24, 2022
Education Services Australia (ESA), built a new assessment platform with the help of Janison, an Australian education technology provider, to transition the National Assessment Programme to an online adaptive test…
Janison reports revenue of $19.5m up 23% on PCP | Expert Talk with Mr David Caspari
February 17, 2022
Janison has been flagged as one of the top five ASX stocks to watch after a successful first half and a rise of 130% in share price in 2021.
Janison Education delivers textbook results
February 14, 2022
Janison Education (JAN) released strong results today, with highlights including total group revenue up 23% on the previous corresponding period to $19.5 million, and gross profit up 12%.
Janison scores big with AI smarts in educational assessment
February 1, 2022
Artificial intelligence is enjoying a huge resurgence, with the computing power of the cloud now able to bring life to machinery. Yet, many companies struggle to identify how to apply AI to their business...
The secret behind strategic tech partnerships that win global goals
January 20, 2022
In today’s technology environment, no matter the industry, partnerships have become essential to bring together the skills and expertise needed to solve customers’ increasingly complex needs...
Painting by award-winning Aboriginal teenage artist to be the centrepiece of PISA for Schools National Conference in Australia
December 16, 2021
Janison is delighted to announce that the flagship art for its first-ever 2022 PISA for Schools Australian national conference was created by an award-winning young contemporary Aboriginal painter who is only two years apart...
Janison bolsters its education leadership by appointing inaugural Chief Academic Officer
December 1, 2021
Janison has appointed its inaugural Chief Academic Officer, a role that it has created to provide an educator’s voice and leadership and a greater focus the academic framework and pedagogical approach that underpins Janison’s work.
Janison deepens K-12 offering by acquiring Australia’s largest independent schools’ testing business
November 24, 2021
Janison has this week solidified its position as a leading provider of the nation’s K-12 schools assessment, with its acquisition of Academic Assessment Services (AAS), the largest independent schools’ assessment business in Australia.
Former Afterpay Chief Marketing Officer joins Janison board
November 11, 2021
Janison has appointed its first new independent director since its 2017 ASX-listing, who specialises in digital transformation, scaling customer growth and elevating brand experience. Vicki Aristidopoulos, who commences...
Here’s What Janison Education Group Limited’s (ASX:JAN) Shareholder Ownership Structure Looks Like
October 25, 2021
If you want to know who really controls Janison Education Group Limited (ASX:JAN), then you'll have to look at the makeup of its share registry. Institutions often own shares in more established companies, while it's...
What are the benefits of the OECD PISA for Schools Test?
October 22, 2021
For decades teachers have struggled with how to better understand their students’ performance. The issue comes down to a few key challenges: (1) designing standardised tests year after year is difficult to do...
Choosing what to study can be tough, experts advise on how to make the best decision
October 15, 2021
According to some teaching experts, high school days are fraught with tough education decisions, but students and parents could be making them harder than they should be.
Janison expands its schools assessment portfolio by acquiring Year 11 & 12 exam specialists QATs
October 11, 2021
Janison has extended its suite of market-leading K-12 assessment offerings by acquiring test developers Quality Assessment Tasks (QATs). Victoria-headquartered QATs is an Australian market leader in the...
Janison Education (ASX:JAN) to acquire top-ranked assessment developer
October 11, 2021
Janison Education (JAN) has entered an agreement to acquire Quality Assessment Tasks (QATs). QATs develops and sells assessments and non-assessments tasks, such as case studies and practical assignments...
Janison (ASX:JAN) signs deal to acquire school assessments business, QATs
October 11, 2021
Janison Education Group Limited (ASX:JAN) shared via an announcement that the Company has entered into an agreement to acquire a school assessments business – Quality Assessment Tasks (QATs).
Catholic education to enhance student learning through PISA for Schools partnership
October 5, 2021
Catholic schools across Australia will have access to the OECD PISA-based Test for Schools as a result of a partnership between the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) and Janison an Australian online...
Global PISA for Schools yardstick test for students
October 4, 2021
Schools across the country will be able to compare their students’ performance to international benchmarks, with a new PISA for Schools online assessment receiving solid uptake despite the disruption of the pandemic.
4 ASX shares looking ripe for the picking now
October 1, 2021
One of Spotee.com.au chief executive Chris Batchelor’s tips is education technology provider Janison Education Group Ltd (ASX: JAN). “It provides online assessments and e-learning solutions,” he said.
Ed-tech stock: What the report card looks like for Janison Education
September 22, 2021
In the past two years school students have experienced learning in a way that was inconceivable to their parent's generation. Whilst many months of home learning has been very challenging, it would have been infinitely more...
Janison’s CEO David Caspari and CFO Stuart Halls feature on The Insider: Meet the CEOs webcast
September 15, 2021
This week we were joined by the CEOs of exciting ASX-listed businesses, who gave valuable insight to their industries and companies future prospects including Janison Education Group's CEO, David Caspari.
Reasons Why Schools in The UK Should Take Part in PISA for Schools Test
September 3, 2021
The PISA for Schools test has played a crucial role in improving UK students’ learning opportunities worldwide. They have made it possible by empowering the country’s school leaders...
10 ASX stocks to watch: flying under investors’ radar
August 27, 2021
Better Future Trust portfolio manager Damian Cottier said Janison was a small-cap stock positively shaping the future.“Janison continues to build on recent momentum in the company’s online exam and assessments platform..."
Red Havas wins PR account for global edtech pioneer Janison
August 26, 2021
Red Havas has announced it is thrilled to be appointed by Janison, Australian-owned, ASX-listed education technology pioneer, as its PR and social media partner. Founded 20 years ago, Janison is an award-winning...
Pressure for teacher vaccination increases as school return looms
August 24, 2021
Public schools will be asked to run “check-in” assessments for all students from years three to nine when they return to face-to-face learning next term to assess how 10 weeks’ worth of remote classes has affected their schooling.
Janison (ASX:JAN) share price up after strong FY21 financial scorecard
August 24, 2021
The Janison Education Group Ltd (ASX: JAN) share price edged higher in trading today. This comes after the educational technology company released its full-year results for the 2021 financial year.
Janison Education with Proactive at the ASX Small and Mid-Cap Conference
March 16, 2021
Janison Education Group Limited's (ASX:JAN) David Caspari speaks to Proactive's Andrew Scott from the ASX Small and Mid-Cap Conference.
Janison (ASX:JAN) becomes a sole provider of PISA for Schools
March 10, 2021
Janison Education Group (JAN) has been accredited by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OCED) as a sole provider of PISA for Schools in Australia.
Chartered Accountants picks Janison for online exams
December 22, 2020
Chartered Accountants will use the Janison Insights online assessment platform and Janison Remote proctoring technology to deliver the online exams for all five core modules of the Chartered Accountants Program.
Janison Education flags positive free cash-flow as revenues climb
September 28, 2020
Education technology platform Janison Education (ASX:JAN) found some momentum at the opening bell today, as markets responded to its Q1 trading update. The company flagged strong operating cashflows...
D2L launches assessment management tool: Janison’s market-leading assessment tool now available in Brightspace
September 25, 2020
Global learning technology leader D2L announced today it is launching an integrated assessment management tool in Brightspace as part of a new partnership with leading Australian EdTech pioneer Janison...
Janison enhances education delivery experience with Go1 partnership
June 4, 2020
Janison is pleased to announce a partnership with GO1 – the world’s largest compliance, professional development and general training marketplace.
Janison Education Group (ASX:JAN) passes the test to provide University of London’s online exams
May 29, 2020
Janison Education Group (JAN) has announced it will deliver online exams for the University of London (UoL), in a deal worth $650,000 over the next two years. The tests are for 37,000 distance and flexible learning students...
Janison enables University of London students to sit exams at home
May 29, 2020
Janison Education Group has been selected to deliver 37,000 examinations online in July for students of the University of London studying through distance and flexible learning in 100 countries.
Janison acquires UNSW Global Educational Assessments
May 19, 2020
Janison has acquired UNSW Global’s Educational Assessments (EA) business, in a move that could see the publicly listed education technology provider almost double its revenue from the schools sector.
Learning from home: ASX companies turning the COVID-19 crisis into opportunity
April 9, 2020
While the coronavirus has wreaked havoc, sectors such as education have recognised learning from home is an opportunity amidst this crisis. The online learning industry has seen increased demand for their services...
The online learning revolution: temporary fix or long-term solution?
April 7, 2020
COVID-19 has left some sectors battling to survive, while others pivot to take advantage of forced changes in demand. Among the winners and losers, the cohort of ASX-listed small-caps developing products in education technology...
Online education technology solving coronavirus travel bans for universities
March 17, 2020
In the current climate, it’s a terrifying prospect: being at close quarters for hours in a room full of strangers with unknown travel and health statuses. But that’s the reality facing millions of students needing to take exams.
An update from LTC: COVID-19 measures during exam events
March 13, 2020
The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, and we realise that amid such a widely-reported public health challenge, examination events can trigger unique concerns for all involved. That’s why we'd like to inform you about the steps that we’re taking to ensure your events run as smoothly as possible.
A message from Janison’s CEO: Service continuity amid the coronavirus pandemic
March 13, 2020
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we want you to know about our contingency plans which ensure Janison’s ongoing resilience and capacity to provide you with uninterrupted service.
Testing, testing: how digital assessments could empower higher education
December 20, 2019
Digital transformation isn't about bringing in exciting new tech, it’s about being good at putting those technologies in place. Digital assessment outside of higher education isn’t a new concept...
Social learning transforms workplaces
November 19, 2019
Rapid advances in technology and the onset of the digital economy have wrought such dramatic change in virtually every workplace that organisations are having to invest in reskilling, upskilling or cross-skilling to meet performance objectives.
Empowering universities with digital assessment
October 24, 2019
It seems like every process is now becoming digitised. It has become almost impossible to remember a time when everything was done on paper in our day-to-day lives. Despite this however, in some sectors, it appears that paper still rules.
CoSector and Janison announce partnership to provide digital assessment to the education sector
October 22, 2019
New online assessment platform could give students their results faster and will improve efficiencies for learning providers across the UK.
VIDEO: 90 Seconds With… Tom Richardson, Janison
October 22, 2019
We caught up with the company’s CEO Tom Richardson at the Coffee Microcaps event in Sydney and gave him 90 Seconds to discuss Janison and the key takeaways from his conference presentation.
Edtech provider CoSector partners with Janison
October 8, 2019
CoSector – University of London has announced a partnership with Janison, a provider of learning and online assessment platforms, in order to bring efficient digital assessment to the UK higher and further education sectors.