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
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 2023 Administration Manual (coming soon)
- Access and demonstrate sample test (username: testing, password: science)
By 31 July 2023
- Apply for Braille resourcing if needed
By 11 August 2023
- Send letter to parents about VALID Science and Technology 6 (PDF 215 KB)
- Non-government schools student list due
23 August 2023
- STA access to student data on test platform
- Complete pre test administrative tasks.
- Check student details in the administration portal and print student password cards.
28 August 2023
- VALID Science and Technology 6 test window opens (remember multiple test sessions can be undertaken during this window)
8 September 2023
- VALID Science and Technology 6 test window closes
- Complete test administration. See our 'how to' video Exempt, withdrawn and special provisions
13 September to 13 October 2023
- In-school marking including online marker training
Early term 4 2023
- Release of Preliminary reports
Mid-term 4 2023
- Release of full Scout reports
Late-term 4 2023
- 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 2023 Administration Manual (coming soon)
- Access and demonstrate sample test (username: testing, password: science)
By 15 September 2023
- Apply for Braille resourcing if needed
By 9 October 2023
- Send letter to parents about VALID Science 8 (PDF 211 KB)
- Non-government schools student list due
18 October 2023
- STA access to student data on test platform
- Complete pre test administrative tasks.
- Check student details in the administration portal and print student password cards.
23 October 2023
- VALID Science 8 test window opens (remember multiple test sessions can be undertaken during this window)
3 November 2023
- VALID Science 8 test window closes
- Complete test administration by 4pm. See our 'how to' video Exempt, withdrawn and special provisions
Mid- term 4 2023
- Release of Preliminary reports
Late term 4 2023
- Release of full Scout reports
Early term 1 2024
- 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 2023 Administration Manual (coming soon)
- Access and demonstrate sample test (username: testing, password: science)
By 31 July 2023
- Apply for Braille resourcing if needed
By 12 August 2023
- Send letter to parents about VALID Science 10 (PDF 211 KB)
- Non-government schools student list due
23 August 2023
- STA access to student data on test platform
- Complete pre test administrative tasks.
- Check student details in the administration portal and print student password cards.
28 August 2023
- VALID Science 10 test window opens (remember multiple test sessions can be undertaken during this window)
8 September 2023
- VALID Science 10 test window closes
- Complete test administration by 4pm. See our 'how to' video Exempt, withdrawn and special provisions
13 September to 13 October 2023
- In-school marking including online marker training
Early term 4 2023
- Release of Preliminary reports
Mid- term 4 2023
- Release of full Scout reports
Late term 4 2023
- Release of Individual student reports