Guides for parents
Guides for parents
What each test is, when it is, how its results work and which deserves practice time, in the official facts, checked on 14 October 2026.
NAPLAN for parentsWhen the 2027 NAPLAN tests are, how long each test takes in Years 3, 5 and 7, what the four result levels mean and how to prepare without drilling.NAPLAN resultsWhat Exceeding, Strong, Developing and Needs additional support mean on a NAPLAN report, when reports arrive, and what to do next at each level.ICAS for parentsWhich ICAS paper each year sits, the dates by subject, questions and minutes per paper, what High Distinction means and how to enter through the school.AMC for parentsWhich AMC division your child sits, the 30-question format, how marks work, award cut-offs, the 2027 date and how the school enters.ICAS vs NAPLANNAPLAN is compulsory and reports a level; ICAS is optional and reports a rank. How they differ in purpose, timing and results, and which to practise for.2027 exam datesEvery 2027 date a primary parent needs: NAPLAN 10 to 22 March, AMC 3 to 5 August, ICAS in August, with what is confirmed and what is still to be published.