NAPLAN Test Dates

The NAPLAN tests for 2010 will be held from Tuesday 11 May to Thursday 13 May 2010.

 View the timetable of National Tests for 2010 (100 kb)

Writing Task

The Writing task for the 2010 NAPLAN Writing tests for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 is narrative.

For information about the assessment of Writing and the importance of prompt adherence, click Assessing the Writing Task.

Test Administration Authorities

NAPLAN tests are administered by a Test Administration Authority in each state or territory. For information about your Test Administration Authority, as well as contacts for Independent and Catholic Schools, click Test Administration Authorities.

Administrative support

Administrative handbooks for the 2010 tests with details about the tests will be provided to each school by its Test Administration Authority. Information is also maintained on this website.

• For more information, click Frequently Asked Questions