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09/03/2026

NAPLAN starts tomorrow! Here are our final tips to help your child feel calm and ready, from tonight's routine through to the morning of the test 👇

Last-minute tips for parents as NAPLAN begins tomorrow. Learn how to help your child feel prepared, what happens during testing, and how to support them afterwards.

06/03/2026

NAPLAN starts next Wednesday! Here's exactly what to expect during test week, including the test schedule, how long each test takes, and what to do if your child is absent 👇

Complete guide to NAPLAN test week 2026. Learn the test schedule, duration for each assessment, test day essentials, and what happens if your child is absent.

24/02/2026

Ever wondered what your child's NAPLAN results actually mean? Learn what the proficiency standards mean and how to use your child's results to support their learning 👇

Learn how NAPLAN results are reported, what proficiency standards mean, and how results are used by teachers, schools, and parents to support student learning.

23/02/2026

The best thing you can do before NAPLAN? Help your child feel calm and confident. Read our parent tips on supporting your child in the lead-up to testing 👇

Practical tips for parents supporting their child before NAPLAN. Learn about familiarisation tools, digital skills needed, and how to help your child feel confident.

22/02/2026

Is your child ready for NAPLAN? With testing starting 11 March, now's the time to get across the details. Our latest blog breaks it all down for parents 👇

Everything parents need to know about NAPLAN 2026. Learn about test dates, what's assessed, online testing, and how to support your child through the national assessment.

30/07/2025

Recent national NAPLAN data shows that one in three students is not meeting the expected standards in literacy or numeracy, while one in ten is falling significantly behind and needs additional support.

25/04/2024

Can you figure it out? 🧠

This question was taken from our Year 6 Selective Schools & Scholarship–style Test Pack.

Answer: 210 m

09/02/2024

Did you know that over 1 million Australian students sit the NAPLAN tests each year?

19/01/2024

Start preparing for NAPLAN today!

Save 15% on all NAPLAN* Online–style Test Packs during our Back to School Sale!*

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22/12/2023

Only 11.5% of Year 5 students achieved 'exceeding' in the 2023 NAPLAN Writing tests.

This was the lowest percentage of 'exceeding' results across all five subjects.