Key dates

Assessment type
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Year
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Period
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NAPLAN Online
Read more about the NAPLAN Online test window dates
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2020
|
NAPLAN and all associated testing events will not proceed for 2020 due to the evolving COVID-19 situation and subsequent implications for schools.
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2021
|
11–21 May
See test timetable by domain
|
2022
|
10–20 May
|
2023
|
9–19 May
|
2024
|
14–24 May
|
NAPLAN on paper
It is anticipated that most schools will move to NAPLAN Online by 2022
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2020
|
NAPLAN and all associated testing events will not proceed for 2020 due to the evolving COVID-19 situation and subsequent implications for schools.
|
2021
|
11–13 May
See test timetable by domain
|
NAP-ICT Literacy sample assessments |
2020 |
NAP sample and all associated events have been postponed for 12 months due to the evolving COVID-19 situation and subsequent implications for schools. |
2021 |
Field trial (Qld, NSW and Vic only): 7 June – 18 June |
Main study: 11 October – 5 November |
Small scale tests
Schools may also be randomly selected to participate in NAPLAN item trial testing (from early to mid-August) or equating testing (1–4 weeks prior to NAPLAN test period). The selected schools are required to participate in these activities. For more information, download the small scale tests fact sheet (447 KB).
For more information about these events, please contact your
test administration authority.