2025 exam dates for AMEB (NSW) can be found here.
To avoid penalty fees, the enrolling person must check any commitments the student may have within the advertised exam period BEFORE completing the enrolment. We suggest that you print this page and give it to your student.
AMEB exams may be scheduled during school holidays and on long weekends that fall within the exam period.
Advise exam dates to avoid when filling in the ‘Scheduling Request’ section of your AMEB exam enrolment when you enrol.
The enroller should use the AMEB Important Dates checklist to ensure they have all the information they need before they enrol a student in an exam.
School term dates and public holidays
Specific term start and end dates vary from school-to-school across both government and non-government schools. Please check your school specific calendar for term dates. Government school term dates can be found here.
The following public holidays occur during the exam year for 2025 exams in NSW/ACT:
- Friday 18 April Good Friday
- Saturday 19 April Easter Saturday
- Sunday 20 April Easter Sunday
- Monday 21 April Easter Monday
- Friday 25 April Anzac Day
- Monday 9 June King's Birthday
- Monday 6 October Labour Day
Is the student in Year 12?
Is the student sitting NAPLAN this year?
If they are check the NAPLAN dates or your school's calendar
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Check for school commitments
Have you checked if the student has any scheduled school excursions, other commitments or school exams that fall in the exam period? It is a good idea to check the school's calendar.
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Check for family holidays and other commitments
Has the student or their family planned any holidays during the exam period or do they have any other planned commitments eg sport, family event, wedding or travel for work?
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Check for days of religious observance
Does the student or their family need to avoid particular days or dates for religious observance?
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