Curriculum, teaching and learning
The Department of Education and Training in the Northern Territory is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes for all children by implementing a structured approach to curriculum development and evaluation.
Curriculum, assessment, reporting and certification
The Curriculum, assessment, reporting and certification: early childhood to Year 12 policy provides guidance for principals and educators in NT Government schools to comply with established curriculum and assessment standards, fostering consistency and transparency across educational practices.
For more information, read the Curriculum, assessment, reporting and certification: early childhood to Year 12 policy PDF (603.0 KB).
For information on vocational education and training, apprenticeships, traineeships and industry placements go to Careers, training and Skills NT.
Resources including guidelines and procedures
Aboriginal languages in schools
Read about the guidelines and curriculum for Indigenous languages and cultures.
Educators can access more information on the policy and advisory library (staff access only).
Bilingual education
Educators can access more information on the policy and advisory library (staff access only).
Career education
Educators can access more information on the policy and advisory library (staff access only).
Read about careers and VET.
Home education
Students and parents can find out more about home education on the NT Government website.
Intensive English unit
Find information for parents, including Brochures and transport assistance, at intensive English unit program.
Educators can access more information on the policy and advisory library (staff access only).
Swimming and water safety education in schools Years 1 to 6
In 2024, the Northern Territory (NT) Government committed that all children in Years 1 to 6 in the NT would have the opportunity to learn how to swim to reduce their risk of drowning and injury at no cost to families.
The Swimming and water safety in schools Years 1 to 6 policy documents have been developed to outline for schools how this initiative will be implemented.
- Swimming and water safety education in schools Years 1 to 6 - policy PDF (730.8 KB)
- Swimming and water safety education in schools Years 1 to 6 - information for families PDF (605.2 KB)
A list of Swim and survive providers for use by schools and home educators:
Educators can access more information on the policy and advisory library (staff access only).
School swimming, water safety and aquatic activities early years to Year 12
The school swimming, water safety and aquatic activities policy suite provides guidance for all other swimming and water-based activities for early years through to year 12.
- School swimming, water safety programs and aquatic activities policy PDF (705.4 KB)
- School swimming, water safety programs and aquatic activities procedures PDF (788.5 KB)
Educators can access more information on the policy and advisory library (staff access only).
Educators can access additional guidelines and supporting documents on the policy and advisory library (staff access only).
Contact
If you need information about a policy topic on this page, contact Teaching and Learning Services by email at otls.doe@education.nt.gov.au.
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