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.

When did the HSC legal studies syllabus change?

Legal Studies Stage 6 Syllabus (2009) There are changes to assessment requirements for this subject for the 2021 HSC. These changes affect the published Assessment and Reporting requirements. Please ensure you follow the school-based assessment advice for the 2021 HSC.

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.

Is HSC the same as VCE?

In addition, it suggested the VCE be renamed the Australian Certificate of Education (Victoria) and the HSC the Australian Certificate of Education (NSW) and so on. “Victoria has promoted the VCE successfully in some places, NSW has promoted the HSC in some places, but the take-up is nothing like Cambridge.”

What are the most popular HSC subjects?

Top 15 subjects

Subject Unique Students
English 69446
Mathematics 59310
Biology 19178
Business Studies 18137

What subjects are there in year 12?

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)

When do new HSC syllabuses come out in NSW?

Information about the new syllabuses including assessment requirements, course guides and implementation is available on the NSW Education Standards (NESA) site. On 19 July 2016 the Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli, announced reforms to the HSC, which will be implemented for Year 11 students in 2018 and Year 12 students in 2019.

Who are the Board of Studies NSW responsible for?

The Board of Studies NSW has responsibility for the development of curriculum and curriculum support materials for all schools in New South Wales from Kindergarten to Year 6, Years 7-10, and Years 11-12 and for the development and conduct of examinations leading to the award of the School Certificate (SC) and the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

Where can I find stage 6 syllabuses in NSW?

The new Stage 6 syllabuses in English, Mathematics, Science and History, including five Life Skills courses are now available on the NSW Syllabuses site. Information about the new syllabuses including assessment requirements, course guides and implementation is available on the NSW Education Standards (NESA) site.

Why are Business Studies important for HSC students?

Business Studies fosters intellectual, social and moral development by assisting students to think critically about the role of business and its ethical responsibilities to society. In addition, a significant feature of Business Studies is its relevance to the full range of HSC students, as it provides useful knowledge and competencies for life.