Key Dates

NAPLAN

In 2013, Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 May coincide with the Jewish festival of Shavuot. Schools should contact their TAA for information on how to accommodate student participation around this celebration, if they have any questions.

Future test dates

Year NAPLAN test period
2014 13 - 15 May
2015 12 - 14 May
2016 10 - 12 May
2017 09 - 11 May
2018 15 - 17 May
2019 14 - 16 May
2020 12 - 14 May

Additional important information

Please note that from 2016 a wider window for NAPLAN assessment may be introduced to accommodate online delivery of the tests.

Your school may also be randomly selected to participate in NAPLAN trial testing (early to mid-August) or equating testing (2 to 4 weeks prior to NAPLAN test week). The selected schools are required to participate in these activities.

NAP Sample Assessments

In 2013, NAP — Civics and Citizenship Sample Assessments will be held on the following dates:

  • 9 October - 13 November 2013 for NSW, NT, QLD and VIC
  • 16 October - 13 November 2013 for ACT, SA, TAS and WA

Future NAP Sample Assessment:

Year NAP Sample Assessment
2014 NAP — Information and Communication Technology Literacy
2015 NAP — Science Literacy