Opportunity Class Test Dates 2023 [for Year 5 entry in 2024]

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Opportunity class placement test will be held on 27 Jul 2023 for Year 5 entry in 2024

The Opportunity class program by the New South Wales government provides an excellent environment for Students in Year 5 to join select classes designed to hone their academic skills and contribute towards a brighter future for the nation.

Every year in Jul, students across the nation have access to testing and learning opportunities through Opportunity Classes.

Not only are test centers available in many cities for those able to attend in person, but remote learners can also join with an offline mode option provided by Aurora College.

Knowing key dates is essential for enrolling, ensuring timely preparation ahead of rigorous Opportunity Class tests.

This post will list down the important Opportunity class test dates for 2023 (for Year 5 entry in 2024)

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OC test 2023 – Key dates for Year 5 entry in 2024

Dates	Activity
30 Mar 2023	Applications open for Year 5 entry to an opportunity class in 2024
15 May 2023	Applications close for Year 5 entry to an opportunity class in 2024
27th July 2023	Placement test for OC
20 October 2023	Placement outcome information expected to be released

OC Test 2023 Key Dates

Opportunity class test dates 2023 – for Year 5 entry in 2024

Date	Activity
30 March 2023	Applications open for Year 5 entry to an opportunity class in 2024
15 May 2023	Applications close for Year 5 entry to an opportunity class in 2024
30 March 2023 to 19 May 2023	Parents of students may request reasonable adjustments for the test
17 May to 2 June 2023	Principals process student applications
13 July 2023	Parents access ‘Test authority’ advice in application dashboard Parents advised of reasonable adjustments granted for the test
27 July 2023	Opportunity Class Placement Test
3 August 2023	Last day to submit Illness/misadventure requests
6 August 2023	Last day to change school choices in application dashboard
September 2023	Selection committee meets
20 October 2023	Placement outcome information expected to be released
from 20 October 2023	Parents accept or decline first round offers
Mid-November 2022	Reserve bands available on website
18 January 2024	At 5pm, students with accepted offers are withdrawn from reserve lists.
19 January 2024	‘Authority to attend’ letters are made available in application dashboard to parents of students with accepted offers o take to the school on the first day of term in 2024

Source: NSW Government Education Website

Opportunity class application process

With only 1800 students placed out of the 10,000 applications across 77 primary schools each year – this selective program requires a lot of preparation and perseverance.

The New South Wales government has made the process of applying and preparing for the OC test an easy one, saving busy parents and students stress.

However, to get your child into the best schools it’s essential that you pay attention to every step of the application process

Refer to our Guide to Applying to Opportunity classes in NSW to simplify your application journey

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

When will the 2023 OC test be held?

The 2023 OC test will be held on 27th July 2023.

How many paper-based tests are there in OC?

OC has three paper-based tests: Mathematics, Reading test, and Thinking test. Students attend all the tests together for a total of 90 marks.

What is the expected graduation day for 2023?

The expected graduation day for 2023 is at the start of spring classes between the 17-20th of January.

What is the opportunity class acceptance rate for 2022?

The acceptance rate of opportunity class in the year 2022 is around 14.1%

How many opportunity schools are around NSW?

There are around 77 schools around New South Wales where opportunity classes are available.