One platform. Assessment, curriculum & reporting. Free in 2026.
Essential Assessment (EA) gives your primary school a curriculum-aligned approach to administering, tracking, and reporting consistent growth in primary Maths and English, with full support from day one.
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*This ‘Free in 2026’ offer is available to new schools (not currently using EA) and former subscriber schools that have not had paid access for more than six months. Receive free access for the 2026 school year with the purchase of a 2027 annual subscription. An invoice will be issued upon confirmation, with payment due in 30 days to redeem this offer.
Everything your school needs & unlimited teacher access.
Mathematics
- Summative Assessments (Strands, Focus Areas and Flexis), Online and paper mapped to the Australian Curriculum v9.0, Victorian Curriculum 2.0, and NSW Syllabus in Mathematics.
- Formative Assessments, online and paper, addressing the four mathematical proficiencies mapped to AC v9.0, VC 2.0, and the NSW Syllabus.
- My Numeracy ('Check for Understanding' tasks/activities).
- Create Parent Updates to share Areas of Success, Future Focus Areas, and Areas of Growth with families.
- Individualised Learning Plans and Goals.
- Printable Worksheets.
English
- Summative Assessments (Strands, Focus Areas and Flexis), Online and paper mapped to the Australian Curriculum v9.0, Victorian Curriculum 2.0, and NSW Syllabus in English.
- Formative Assessments, online and paper, including Australian-created texts that address key literacy components, mapped to AC v9.0, VC 2.0, and the NSW Syllabus.
- My Literacy (Explicit Literacy skill builders).
- Create Parent Updates to share Areas of Success, Future Focus Areas, and Areas of Growth with families.
- Individualised Learning Plans and Goals.
- Printable Worksheets.
Curriculum-aligned evidence in one powerful platform.
Clear student views
Using snapshot checks you can track starting points and progress and know exactly where support is needed. Leaders can see that progress across the whole school.
Turn insights into action
Identify learning gaps and misconceptions before they grow, so you can support effective MTSS. The data fits straight into your teaching workflow with no separate system to manage.
Streamlined reporting
Automated marking, clear data views and easy-to-read dashboards reduce admin time. This gives you more time for explicit teaching and reporting you can confidently share with families and leaders.
Discuss your needs with Essential Assessment
Curriculum-aligned materials crafted to streamline your assessment process and empower you to deliver impactful learning experiences tailored to each student’s needs.
- Rigorous materials developed by assessment specialists
- Turn assessment data into actionable instruction
- Effectively communicate student progress
If you’re a current EA user seeking assistance, you can give us a call on
1300 449 025 or click here to send us a message. Our friendly ANZ-based support team is on standby to assist you.
Who Can Subscribe to Essential Assessment?
Thank you for your interest in Essential Assessment.
Our assessment and curriculum resources are designed specifically for use in Australian schools to support teacher-led classroom environments and whole-school improvement in Mathematics and English.
Essential Assessment is not currently available for:
- Individual student or parent subscriptions
- Private tutoring services
- Homeschooling families or collectives
- Schools outside of Australia
A Note to Parents: Access to student accounts is managed entirely by subscribing schools. If your child’s school uses Essential Assessment, and you need any support with your child’s account, please contact their classroom teacher directly.
