At the beginning of the assessment cycle, once Principals have completed registration, schools can begin preparation by inviting and managing school-based users to access the Assessment Platform. Schools can make use of technical readiness tools to perform technical readiness checks. Schools provide their local test administrative authority (TAA) with student data to upload in preparation for ‘cutover’ which will allow schools to manage student data on the Assessment Platform.

When cutover is complete, schools will then be able to manage student data in the Assessment Platform. Schools complete ‘Preparing’ tasks by checking student data and enrolments for their school.

After completing ‘Preparing’ tasks, schools proceed to ‘Delivering’ tasks. During this phase in the lead up to the NAPLAN testing window, the school manages and prints test administrator logins, prepares student logins and confirms their technical readiness and resources.

This is the NAPLAN testing window during which testing takes place at schools. Schools will assist Test Administrators and students to participate in their test sessions. At the end of the test window, schools complete any further administration tasks online before confirming that the school has finished with their testing.

During this time, results will be made available to schools.