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School Support NAPLAN

NAPLAN for schools

Schools play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of NAPLAN tests. Each year, ACARA and test administration authorities (TAAs) in each state and territory provide information and support to schools to ensure they understand what is required to support the administration of NAPLAN tests.
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NAPLAN Parent Carers

NAPLAN for parents and carers

NAPLAN tests the sorts of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life, such as reading, writing, spelling, grammar and numeracy. It is important to remember that NAPLAN is not about passing or failing, but about assessing learning progress.
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NAP Key Dates

Key Dates 2025

NAPLAN 2025 school practice tests
From Term 4, 2024

NAPLAN 2025 test window
12–24 March

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What's New

New report shows students value civics and citizenship education despite a fall in results

18 February 2025

Australian students continue to value the importance of learning about our country’s history and civic institutions according to the latest National Assessment Program report released today by ACARA.

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