The Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has advised that a new Windows Locked Down Browser (LDB) must be installed on all school managed and BYOD devices using the Windows Operating System (OS) for NAPLAN 2025.
The new version of the Windows LDB (v5.9.2) is available for download via the
Assessform.
There are no changes to the NAPLAN 2025 LDB for Mac, iPad or Chromebook users.
While this change only directly impacts schools with students using Windows devices, all schools are asked to acknowledge (via the survey link) that they have actioned these updates by
28 February 2025 to assist the VCAA to track completion and ensure all schools are aware of the change to the Windows LDB.
Schools can refer to the direct communications sent by the VCAA for the survey link.
Information regarding
NAPLAN 2025 Locked Down Browsers on the ACARA website
| Device | Application Version |
|---|
| Windows | v5.9.2
(NEW) |
| Mac | v5.8.38 |
| iPad | v5.8.23
|
| Chromebook | v0.16.0.1 |
Action for schools (with Windows devices)
- All devices using a Windows OS must have the updated version installed, as it is the only version that will be supported for NAPLAN 2025.
- The new version of the Windows LDB (v5.9.2) is available via the
Assessform website. Upon installation, the colour icon of this LDB will be purple to enable schools to easily identify the latest version on student devices.
- Schools must ensure this version is installed
prior to the start of testing on Wednesday 12 March 2025 to allow students using Windows devices to complete their tests.
If you have questions about this information or require assistance regarding NAPLAN testing, please contact the VCAA NAPLAN helpdesk via email
vcaa.naplan.help@education.vic.gov.au >or on 1800 648 637.