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Excel Test Zone is Australia’s leading online test practice platform for primary and lower secondary students. It supports students in Years 1 to 9 with targeted preparation for NAPLAN, Opportunity Class, Selective School and Scholarship tests, as well as year round skills development through Online Assessment Test Packs.

Our Test Packs are accessible on all digital devices and are designed to reflect the format and style of real exams. Most tests are instantly marked and include detailed explanations and national average rankings, helping students track their progress and build confidence over time.

Excel Test Zone is developed by the same experienced educators behind the trusted Excel workbooks and Study Guides, used by Australian students for more than 30 years.

Yes! Our Test Packs are designed to support learning beyond exam preparation and can be used throughout the entire school year.

NAPLAN, Opportunity Class and Selective School–style Test Packs help students build familiarity with test formats while strengthening skills in key subject areas. Our Online Assessment Test Packs are aligned to the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 and are ideal for ongoing practice across core areas such as Comprehension, Language, Number and Algebra, Measurement, Space, Statistics and Probability.

Tests can be repeated as often as needed, making them suitable for regular homework, revision and skill development across the year.

The questions are completely different. Excel Test Zone is designed to complement the Excel workbooks, with all questions written to reflect the formats used in real tests. This allows students to use both resources together while practising a broad range of question types.

To start a free trial:

1. Create a free parent account here.
2. Select a Test Pack and redeem your free trial here.
3. Allocate the trial to a student account from your parent dashboard.

Each free trial includes selected tests from the full Test Pack, allowing you to experience the platform and its features at no cost. You can attempt these tests as many times as you like.

Please note, a maximum of three free trials can be redeemed per parent account, per annum.

Free trials include selected tests from the full Test Pack and provide access to the same platform features. This includes worked solutions and detailed explanations where they are available in the full pack.

To purchase a Test Pack:
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1. Create a parent account or log in to your existing account.
2. Select the Test Pack you would like for your child.
3. Follow the prompts to complete payment.
4. Once your purchase is complete, the Test Pack will appear in your dashboard, ready to be allocated to a student account.

Excel Test Zone previously included ‘one month’s free access’ codes in selected Excel titles. These codes provided trial access to an earlier version of the platform. They have not been printed for more than three years and are no longer valid or operational.

The Excel Test Zone app is no longer supported and is not available for new customers. It has not been available to download from app stores since July 2022.

Excel Test Zone is fully accessible through our website, which is mobile friendly and compatible across all digital devices.

To update a child’s details:

1. Log in to your parent account and go to the students page.
2. Locate the student you want to view or update.
3. Click 'EDIT'.
4. Update the account details as needed.
5. Click 'SAVE'.

If you have requested a password reset but have not received the email, please try the following:

1. Make sure you entered the correct email address linked to your Excel Test Zone account.
2. Check your spam or junk folder, as the email may have been filtered there.
3. Add contact@exceltestzone.com.au to your safe senders list to help ensure future emails are delivered to your inbox.
4. Allow a few minutes for the email to arrive, as delivery can sometimes be delayed.

If you are still unable to reset your password, please contact our support team for assistance.

After logging into your parent account:
1. Go to the My Test Packs page.
2. Select the name of the Test Pack.
3. Choose either Archive or Restore for the selected Test Pack.

All Test Packs include 365 days of access. They do not renew automatically and cannot be extended.

If your child would like to continue practising after their access ends, you can simply purchase a new Test Pack. They may also be ready to move on to the next year level, depending on their progress.

There is no need to cancel your Test Pack. It does not renew automatically, and you will not be charged again when your access ends.

You can simply allow your Test Pack to expire at the end of the 365 day access period, with no further action required.

Yes! All test results and reports remain saved within expired Test Packs. You can log in to your account at any time to view historic test results.

Expired Test Packs can also be archived or restored whenever needed on the My Test Packs page.

Test Pack refunds are subject to our refund policy.

If you have any unallocated Test Packs or free trials, you will see an alert banner on your dashboard within your parent account. This banner will remain visible until all packs have been allocated.

You can also view all of your subscriptions at any time on the My Test Packs page.

To see exactly how to allocate your Test Pack, watch the short video tutorial, which guides you through the process step by step.

Tests can only be submitted while logged into a student account. If you see a 'Go Back' button at the end of a test, it means you are logged into a parent account.

To submit a test, log in using the student account username and password.

To view a student’s results:

1. Go to the Students page.
2. Select the student from the list.
3. Click View Report to access their results.

Each Test Pack can only be allocated to one student. Once it has been assigned, it cannot be reallocated to another student.

However, you can update a student’s name, username, or password at any time through the Students page if changes are needed.

Rank shows how a student’s result compares with other students across Australia who have completed the same test. It helps students see their relative performance and understand where they stand in comparison to their peers.

If your coupon code is not working, please check the following:
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1. Confirm your payment details have been entered correctly.
2. Enter the coupon code in uppercase with no spaces.
3. Make sure you are redeeming the code on the official Excel Test Zone website.
4. Check that the code has been entered exactly as shown, as coupon codes are case sensitive.
5. Verify that the code has not expired by reviewing our promotions page.

If you still need help, please contact our support team for assistance.

For the best experience using Excel Test Zone, we recommend trying the following:

1. Archive any expired Test Packs, as these can sometimes slow loading times.
2. Clear your browser history, cache, and cookies to help pages load more efficiently.
3. Refresh the page, or perform a hard refresh by pressing Ctrl + Shift + R on Windows.
4. Try using a different browser, such as Google Chrome.
5. Ask your child to log in using their own student details, which loads directly to the Student Dashboard and can be faster.

If you are still experiencing issues, please contact our support team for assistance.

Our NAPLAN* Online–style Test Packs are available for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Each pack covers the four key subject areas assessed in NAPLAN: Conventions of Language, Reading, Writing and Numeracy.

Topics vary by year level but are aligned to the skills tested in NAPLAN. Key areas include number, algebra, statistics, probability, chance, data, measurement, geometry, spelling, grammar, punctuation and reading comprehension. Numeracy tests include both calculator and non calculator components, reflecting the structure of the real test.

All tests are instantly marked and include worked solutions, detailed explanations and national average rankings so students can see how they compare. Writing tests are not automatically marked. However, we provide guidance on how to approach each task, along with model responses that demonstrate the standard students should aim for.

Our Year 4 Opportunity Class Placement–style Test Pack is designed for students preparing for entry into Year 5 Opportunity Classes. It covers the three key areas assessed in the placement test: Mathematical Reasoning, Reading and Thinking Skills.

Questions are written to reflect the format and style of the actual test, helping students become familiar with the types of reasoning and comprehension tasks they will encounter.

All tests are instantly marked and include worked solutions, detailed explanations and national average rankings, allowing students to track their progress and see how they compare with others across New South Wales.

Our Year 6 Selective Schools and Scholarship–style Test Pack is designed for students preparing for entry into Year 7 Selective Schools and scholarship programs. It covers the four key areas assessed in these tests: Mathematical Reasoning, Reading, Thinking Skills and Writing.

Questions are written to reflect the format and style used in Selective School and ACER Scholarship tests, helping students become familiar with the types of questions and time pressures they will face.

All tests are instantly marked and include worked solutions, detailed explanations and national average rankings, so students can track their performance and see how they compare with others across Australia. Writing tests are not automatically marked. However, we provide guidance on how to approach each writing task, along with model responses that demonstrate the standard students should aim for.

Our Online Assessment Test Packs are available for Years 1 to 6 and are designed to support year round skill development across core curriculum areas. Subjects covered include Comprehension, Language, Measurement, Space, Statistics, Probability, Number and Algebra.

All tests are aligned to the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0. Each test clearly identifies the specific learning outcome it targets using ACARA codes, helping parents and teachers see exactly which skills are being assessed.

Tests are instantly marked and include national average rankings so students can monitor their progress and see how they compare with others across Australia. These Test Packs are ideal for ongoing practice to strengthen foundational skills throughout the school year.

Writing Tests are not marked. However, we provide guidance on how to approach each Writing Test, along with model responses that show students the standard they should aim for.

We endeavour to update our tests as soon as possible after changes are made to test formats or question types, so students can practise with content that reflects current exam styles.

Our experienced authors have written thousands of carefully graded questions designed to closely match the format and style used in NAPLAN tests, NSW Opportunity Class Placement Tests, NSW Selective High School Placement Tests, and ACER Scholarship tests. Please note that these are not past paper questions. They are original questions created to reflect the types of questions students are likely to encounter in their actual exams.

Test Packs provide 365 days of access, so students can continue using them for revision throughout the year. We recommend repeating tests to strengthen skills, improve results, and stay prepared for upcoming exams.

You may also choose to purchase the next year level to help your child prepare for the school year ahead.

If you believe you have found an error in a question, answer or explanation, please first double check the worked solution and explanation provided.

If you still think there is an issue, please contact us here. Our team will review it carefully and investigate as needed. We appreciate feedback from parents, students and teachers, as it helps us maintain the quality and accuracy of our Test Packs.

Yes! We offer a range of school licensing options for NAPLAN* and Assessment Tests. You can learn more about our school licences here.

School licence pricing varies depending on the product and the number of students or classes.

For NAPLAN* Online–style Test Packs, pricing is charged per student. Schools with 26 to 99 students pay $12.95 per student. For 100 to 199 students, the price is $10.95 per student. Schools with 200 or more students pay $9.95 per student.

For Online Assessment Test Packs, pricing is charged per class. A single class costs $99 per. Schools purchasing 5 to 9 class sets pay $89 per class, and schools purchasing 10 or more class sets pay $79 per class.

For larger licences or a customised quote, please contact our team.