NAPLAN

Actions for schools for NAPLAN

This table outlines the actions schools need to take from January to mid-February 2026 for NAPLAN 2026.

Actions for schools — January to mid-February 2026
January to mid-February 2026	From	Due
Submit applications in QCAA Portal: NAPLAN AARA app for: QCAA-approved alternative format materials (large print, black and white, electronic PDF) for Year 7 and newly enrolled students QCAA-approved NAPLAN AARA (disability adjustments) for students with disability.	6 Jan	13 Feb
Check uploaded students. All schools from all sectors should verify the accuracy of their student data.	27 Jan	18 Feb
Upload 2026 student details in the QCAA Portal: NAPLAN Administration app. (Only Independent (ISQ) and Religious Institute Catholic schools are responsible for uploading their own student data.)	13 Feb	18 Feb
Commence school readiness for NAPLAN 2026 by: creating a school security plan, ready to receive secure materials — refer to the template available from the QCAA Portal: NAPLAN Administration app accessing 2026 training and practice environment credentials (QCAA Portal: fileShare app) and scheduling a practice test developing a school test schedule and distributing it to the school community applying for variation to test dates (e.g. gazetted public holidays) with a principal’s email to naplan@qcaa.qld.edu.au.	Jan	18 Feb
Receive the QCAA welcome pack, grid cards and Year 3 test materials.	30 Jan
Access the 2026 NAPLAN environment school pin from the QCAA Portal: fileShare app.	5 Feb