Student Help Desk

STUDENT HELPDESK

PLEASE NOTE: Important change to ICS Examination procedure

Please note that from April 2009 candidates will in some subjects be provided with a blank world map..

The wording in the actual examination questions will read as follows:- for example – ‘On the world map provided show the trading routes for ……’

Candidates will be provided with one map per question but a new map may be obtained from the Invigilator if the first one is spoiled.

Please see the map attached

New study and exam guidelines

Are you a registered student?

If you are planning on sitting ICS exams in 2010 (or applying for exemptions), then you MUST complete the registration form before Feb 7, 2010. We advise you to complete this form as soon as possible in order that you can start benefitting from your student membership.

Registration form

Entering for ICS examinations:

Download PQE entry form for 2010
Download Foundation Diploma entry form for 2010
Download Advanced Diploma entry form for 2010

Further information on the registration and exam entry process may be found here

Past Papers

ICS past papers are available to registered students via Argonaut below

Examiners reports

Examiners reports are available to registered students via Argonaut below

Extended Syllabus Information: You can download pdf's showing the full, extended syllabus for each subject from this link

Forums

Forums are available to registered students via Argonaut below

Podcasts

Our eLearning provider, Coracle Online, provide a range of regular podcasts covering such topics as
Weekly Tanker market reports
Weekly Dry Cargo market reports
Weekly Shipping Law reports
Weekly Currency reports
Monthly Recruitment reports

You can subscribe (for free) via iTunes here

Recommended reading...

Please click here for pdf of the ICS's recommended reading list
Alternatively, you can buy these books direct from Amazon here

Argonaut

Argonaut (www.argo0.com) is a website used to provide a range of services to ICS students and members. The site facilitates conversation and gives you access to the most comprehensive maritime glossary online.

If you are using Internet Explorer v8 or above, you will need to open Argo0 in a new window. Please click here to access argo0.