📅 Key Dates & NAPLAN Timeline
Mark these in your calendar each year
| When |
Event |
| January each year |
Schools register students — nothing required from parents |
| 4–6 weeks before test |
Deadline to apply for special provisions |
| March — test window opens |
NAPLAN test window opens — schools choose their specific dates |
| Late March |
NAPLAN test window closes |
| June–July |
Individual results reports sent to families |
| August |
National results report published publicly |
📅 Start preparation 6–8 weeks before the test window for the best results.
