The NAPLAN testing period will take place from Wednesday 11 March to Monday 23 March 2026 (inclusive) for Years 7 and 9.

See NAPLAN Information flyer for parents and carers

Year 7 NAPLAN Testing Schedule 2026

Year 9 NAPLAN Testing Schedule 2026

We strongly encourage parents / guardians to take the time to visit the NAPLAN Public Demonstration Site with their son/daughter, and try out some of the practice questions at NAP – Public demonstration site

NAPLAN is the National Assessment Program: Literacy and Numeracy, completed annually by all Australian students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It assesses student skills in:

• Writing
• Reading
• Conventions of Language (spelling, grammar and punctuation)
• Numeracy

These skills reflect core learning from the West-Australian Curriculum and help parents see how their child is progressing against national proficiency standards. NAPLAN is not a pass-or-fail test, but it provides valuable insights into student learning and can help guide classroom support. NAPLAN results help:

• Track student progress over time
• Guide teachers on where students may need additional support or extension
• Inform school planning and curriculum decisions

Belridge Secondary College uses these insights to strengthen teaching and learning programs and ensure every student is supported to grow.

For general information, parents can access the NAPLAN 2026 website: https://www.nap.edu.au/home

For information about disability and accommodations, parents can contact Mikaela Dawkins, Inclusive Learning Coordinator.

For any further questions, please contact the school.