Training for schools

Principals and NAPLAN coordinators are responsible for ensuring that their school’s test administrators are prepared for and trained in administering the online NAPLAN tests.

Training provides school staff with the information and tools they need to prepare for and manage test sessions. This includes:

• understanding how disability adjustments work in the platform
• how to manage unexpected events.

All staff involved with administering NAPLAN are strongly encouraged to engage with training before the tests in March.

Information about NAPLAN 2025 training options will be provided in Term 4, 2024.

The NAPLAN training environment

The NAPLAN training environment is a replica of the NAPLAN test environment. It is used for training and familiarising staff and students with the platform.

The NAPLAN training environment is an invaluable resource to:

• support the training of NAPLAN coordinators and test administrators
• provide opportunities for staff to consolidate their skills and build confidence with mock student data
• provide opportunities for students to experience the tools and functions of the test, including the log in process.

The NAPLAN training environment will close for maintenance in Term 3. Information on reopening will be provided closer to this time.