What is the HSC called in NSW?

What is the HSC called in NSW?

The Higher School Certificate
The Higher School Certificate (HSC) is the highest educational award in New South Wales schools. It is awarded to NSW students who have satisfactorily completed Years 11 and 12 at secondary school.

How many units do you need for HSC NSW?

10 units
To be eligible for an ATAR in NSW, you must satisfactorily complete at least 10 units of HSC courses. These ATAR courses must include at least: 8 units from Category A courses. 2 units of English.

What subjects are in HSC?

HSC courses

• Maths.
• Science.
• Technology.
• Creative Arts.
• Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)
• Human Society and its Environment (HSIE)
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) Curriculum Frameworks.

How do I find my school syllabus?

All K–10 syllabuses and Years 11 and 12 syllabuses are available on the NESA website. For general curriculum enquiries contact [email protected].

What are Year 12 subjects?

Understanding Year 12 subjects

• English as a Language or Dialect (EAL/D) (2 Unit)
• English Standard (2 Unit)
• English Advanced (2 Unit)
• English Extension 1 (3 unit)
• English Extension 2 (4 unit)
• English Studies (2 Unit, non-ATAR Course)
• English Life Skills (2 Unit, non-ATAR Course)

What syllabus does NSW use?

In NSW, Australian Curriculum is incorporated into K–10 syllabuses and is represented through codes and icons within syllabus documents.

How do I choose my HSC subjects?

How to Go about HSC Subject Selection

1. Step 1: Consider the compulsory unit requirements.
2. Step 2: Write down a list of subjects you 100% want to do.
3. Step 3: School subject availability.
4. Step 4: Do the subjects you are most interested in.
5. Step 5: Scaling, scaling, scaling.

How many units is HSC?

To gain an HSC, students must have completed a minimum of 12 units of Preliminary courses and 10 units of HSC courses. All courses in the HSC have a unit value. Most courses are 2 units.