Key dates and information
VALID tests and marking key dates for 2023:
VALID Science and Technology 6:
- Test window: 28 August to 8 September 2023
- In-school marking window: 13 September to 13 October 2023
- Results in Scout available: mid-November 2023
VALID Science 10:
- Test window: 28 August to 8 September 2023
- In-school marking window: 13 September to 13 October 2023
- Results in Scout available: mid-November 2023
VALID Science 8:
- Test window: 23 October to 3 November 2023
- External corporate marking: November 2023
- Results in Scout available: late December 2023
VALID tests and marking key dates for 2022:
VALID Science and Technology 6:
- Test window: 29 August to 9 September 2022
- In-school marking window: 14 September to 14 October 2022
- Results in Scout available: mid-November 2022
VALID Science 10:
- Test window: 29 August - 9 September 2022
- In-school marking window: 14 September - 14 October 2022
- Results in Scout available: mid-November 2022
VALID Science 8:
- Test window: 24 October to 4 November 2022
- External corporate marking: November 2022
- Results in Scout available: late-December 2022
As soon as possible
- Place VALID on school calendar
- Reserve exclusive use of computer rooms or learning spaces for test window
Prior to the test
- Check school technology profile and run diagnostics test page on each computer to be used for VALID
- Download the 2022 Administration Manual (PDF 380 KB)
- Access and demonstrate sample test (username: testing, password: science)
By 1 August 2022
- Apply for Braille resourcing if needed
By 12 August 2022
- Send letter to parents about VALID Science and Technology 6 (PDF 159 KB)
- Non-government schools student list due
24 August 2022
- STA user name and password will be sent
- Complete pre test administrative tasks. See our 'how to' video Pre test administration tasks.
- Check student details in the administration portal and print student password cards. See our 'how to' video Tips and tricks for printing student codes.
29 August 2022
- VALID Science and Technology 6 test window opens (remember multiple test sessions can be undertaken during this window)
9 September 2022
- VALID Science and Technology 6 test window closes
- Complete test administration. See our 'how to' videos Navigating the test platform and Exempt, withdrawn and special provisions
14 September to 14 October 2022
- In-school marking including online marker training
Early term 4 2022
- Release of Preliminary reports
Mid-term 4 2022
- Release of full Scout reports
Late-term 4 2022
- Release of Individual student reports
As soon as possible
- Place VALID on school calendar
- Reserve exclusive use of computer rooms and learning spaces for test window
Prior to the test
- Check school technology profile and run the diagnostics test page on each computer to be used for VALID
- Download the 2022 Administration Manual (PDF 380 KB)
- Access and demonstrate sample test (username: testing, password: science)
By 16 September 2022
- Apply for Braille resourcing if needed
By 10 October 2022
- Send letter to parents about VALID Science 8 (PDF 187 KB)
- Non-government schools student list due
19 October 2022
- STA user name and password will be sent
- Complete pre test administrative tasks. See our 'how to' video Pre test administration tasks.
- Check student details in the administration portal and print student password cards. See our 'how to' video Tips and tricks for printing student codes.
24 October 2022
- VALID Science 8 test window opens (remember multiple test sessions can be undertaken during this window)
4 November 2022
- VALID Science 8 test window closes
- Complete test administration by 4pm. See our 'how to' videos Navigating the test platform and Exempt, withdrawn and special provisions
Mid- term 4 2022
- Release of Preliminary reports
Late term 4 2022
- Release of full Scout reports
Early term 1 2023
- Release of Individual student reports
As soon as possible
- Place VALID on school calendar
- Reserve exclusive use of computer rooms or learning spaces for test window
Prior to the test
- Check school technology profile and run diagnostics test page on each computer to be used for VALID
- Download the 2022 Administration Manual (PDF 380 KB)
- Access and demonstrate sample test (username: testing, password: science)
By 1 August 2022
- Apply for Braille resourcing if needed
By 12 August 2022
- Send letter to parents about VALID Science 10 (PDF 188 KB)
- Non-government schools student list due
24 August 2022
- STA user name and password will be sent
- Complete pre test administrative tasks. See our 'how to' video Pre test administration tasks.
- Check student details in the administration portal and print student password cards. See our 'how to' video Tips and tricks for printing student codes.
29 August 2022
- VALID Science 10 test window opens (remember multiple test sessions can be undertaken during this window)
9 September 2022
- VALID Science 10 test window closes
- Complete test administration by 4pm. See our 'how to' videos Navigating the test platform and Exempt, withdrawn and special provisions
14 September to 14 October 2022
- In-school marking including online marker training
Early term 4 2022
- Release of Preliminary reports
Mid- term 4 2022
- Release of full Scout reports
Late term 4 2022
- Release of Individual student reports