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 |