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Key dates for Applied quality assurance in 2026

The table supports preparation and planning for schools and assessors by providing key dates for activities required to meet Applied quality assurance deadlines as outlined in the Senior Education Profile (SEP) calendar.

Note: these dates are subject to change.

Key dates for quality assurance of Applied and Applied (Essential) subjects in 2026
Date	Description
March
20	Schools: Senior Secondary Certification agreement for 2026 due via the Student Management app
May
27	Schools: Applied QA app opens for teacher registration and submission upload for Applied (Essential) and scheduled Applied subject quality assurance meetings Duration: 29 days. End date: 24 Jun
June
19	Schools: CIA Second Phase for Essential English and Essential Mathematics concludes
24	Schools: Final date for submission upload for Applied (Essential) and scheduled Applied subject quality assurance meetings via the Applied QA app
July
16	Schools: Applied (Essential) and scheduled Applied subjects quality assurance meetings begin Duration: 22 days. End date: 06 Aug
August
06	Schools: Applied (Essential) and scheduled Applied subjects quality assurance meetings conclude
10	Alternative Learning Centres: CIA Ancillary Phase for Essential English and Essential Mathematics begins Duration: 36 days. End date: 14 Sep
September
14	Alternative Learning Centres: CIA Ancillary Phase for Essential English and Essential Mathematics concludes
18	Schools: AARA applications for alternative format papers for CIA First Phase (Essential English and Essential Mathematics) for 2027 due
November
26	Schools: Final date for recording Unit 3 and 4 IA and Final results for Applied and Applied (Essential) subjects with 2026 completion year in the Student Management app

Last updated:: 17 October 2025

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