NAPLAN 2027: 10 to 22 March
Calm, practical NAPLAN preparation for Australian families
MyNaplan helps parents of Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students make sense of NAPLAN and practise in short, low-stress sessions. Free practice tests built from real NAPLAN questions, plain-English writing guides, and clear explanations of what your child’s results mean.
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Free practice tests
18 free tests for Years 3, 5 and 7: numeracy and language conventions, in short parts with instant feedback.
Good NAPLAN preparation isn’t about cramming or expensive coaching. It’s about knowing what the tests look like, practising a little at a time, and keeping the week calm. Everything on MyNaplan is designed around that idea, and our core resources are free.
NAPLAN 2027 at a glance
| NAPLAN 2027 | Details |
|---|---|
| Test window | Wednesday 10 March to Monday 22 March 2027 |
| First test | Writing, on Wednesday 10 March |
| Who sits it | All students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 |
| Tests | Writing, reading, conventions of language, numeracy |
| Results | Individual reports usually reach families from the start of Term 3 |
New to NAPLAN? Start with What is NAPLAN? or see the full NAPLAN 2027 test dates.
Practise by year level
Our online practice tests use real released NAPLAN questions, give instant feedback with an explanation for every answer, and can be retaken as often as your child likes.
| Year level | Start here |
|---|---|
| Year 3 | Six free Year 3 practice tests: numeracy (Test 1, Test 2 and Test 3) and language conventions (Test 1, Test 2 and Test 3), plus the Year 3 writing guide and prompts. |
| Year 5 | Year 5 practice tests, including three full numeracy tests (Test 1, Test 2 and Test 3) and three 51-question spelling, grammar and punctuation tests (Test 1, Test 2 and Test 3) |
| Year 7 | Six free Year 7 practice tests: numeracy non-calculator (Test 1 and Test 2), numeracy calculator (Test 1 and Test 2) and language conventions (Test 1 and Test 2). |
| Year 9 | Practice tests in development. Try the Year 9 past papers in the meantime. |
Help with NAPLAN writing
Writing is the test many children find hardest, and the one where practice at home makes the biggest difference. Our guides explain exactly how it’s marked and how to practise both text types.
- NAPLAN writing: a parent’s guide
- Persuasive writing examples and tips
- Narrative writing examples and tips
- The 10 marking criteria explained
- Free NAPLAN writing prompts
- NAPLAN writing Year 3
- NAPLAN writing Year 5
Free NAPLAN past papers
ACARA has released official NAPLAN papers from 2008 to 2016 for every year level, with answers. We explain where to find them and how to use them alongside today’s online test in free NAPLAN past papers.
Understanding NAPLAN results
NAPLAN reports show four proficiency levels: Exceeding, Strong, Developing and Needs additional support. Our NAPLAN results guide explains how to read the report and what to do next, whichever level your child receives.
Why parents use MyNaplan
- Built for parents. Plain English, no jargon, and practical next steps.
- Real questions. Practice tests built from released NAPLAN papers.
- Low-stress by design. Short sessions, instant feedback and no pressure to cram.
- Australian and up to date. Written for the current online NAPLAN and 2027 dates.
Ready to start?
Pick a practice test or read our guide for parents on helping your child prepare without stress.
Information current for NAPLAN 2026 and 2027.