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NAPLAN test dates

NAPLAN will be held during Term 1 from Wednesday 13 March to Monday 25 March 2024.

The full 2024 test timetable and sequence can be viewed on the ACARA website.

Future NAPLAN dates are avalaible at ACARA NAP website.

A detailed test timetable and key dates have been provided below.

Test timetable for NAPLAN 2024

Year 3Years 5, 7, 9
Week 1Monday 11
-
Tuesday 12
March
Preparation only – NO tests permitted
NAPLAN
Test
Window
Day 1
Wednesday 13
March

Writing (paper)
R
(R only after writing)

Writing
R
(R only after writing)
Day 2
Thursday 14
March
R-CoL-N

Catch-up tests
(All domains)
Writing
(Only to be used when technical/logistical issues prevent testing on day 1)

R-CoL-N

Catch-up tests
(All domains)
Day 3
Friday 15
March
R-CoL-N

Catch-up tests
(All domains)
R-CoL-N

Catch-up tests
(All domains)
Week 2
Day 4
Monday 18
March

R-CoL-N

Catch-up tests
(All domains. Last day for Year 3 writing catch-up tests)
R-CoL-N

Catch-up tests
(All domains)
Day 5
Tuesday 19
March

Follow test sequence:
Reading → Conventions of language → Numeracy
(R-CoL-N)


Catch-up tests for all domains

(Except Year 3 writing)
Day 6
Wednesday 20
March

Day 7
Thursday 21
March

Day 8
Friday 22
March

Week 3
Day 9
Monday 25
March

Test
Security
Period
Tuesday 26

Thursday 28
March
This security period may ONLY be used for testing with written permission from the TAA.

Key dates for NAPLAN 2024

NAPLAN TaskDates
Submit student enrolment to the VCAA (independent schools only) **Monday 29 January - Friday 9 February 2024
Nominate key staff including a NAPLAN coordinator **Monday 29 January - Friday 9 February 2024
Submit a completed Statement of Compliance **Monday 29 January - Friday 9 February 2024
Submit applications for alternative test formats **Monday 29 January - Friday 9 February 2024
Complete a Technical Readiness Check (TRC) **Monday 29 January - Friday 1 March 2024
Submit a NAPLAN test schedule **
Monday 29 January - Friday 1 March 2024
Download and install the latest Locked Down Browser on all student devices
From Friday 1 December 2023
Receipt of the Principals package, including grid cards and test administration handbooksFrom Monday 29 January 2024
NAPLAN training environment open to conduct practice tests as required for student familiarisationFrom Monday 29 January - 6 March 2024 
Registration on the Online National Assessment Platform (assessform)From Monday 12 February 2024
Student data available on assessformFrom Monday 4 March - 13 March 2024
Submit applications for disability adjustments requiring VCAA approval **Monday 29 January - Wednesday 6 March 2024
NAPLAN test window
Wednesday 13 March - Monday 25 March 2024
Test security period endsThursday 28 March 2024

** Activities to be completed via the NAPLAN Test Administration website.