We work with the NSW community to drive improvements
in student achievement
HSC minimum standard
Students need to meet a minimum standard of literacy and numeracy to receive the HSC. Learn more about:
- The HSC minimum standard
- Online minimum standard tests
- Support and resources
Teacher accreditation
Learn more about your accreditation journey.
- Stages of accreditation
- Maintenance 2018 and beyond
- Early childhood teachers
- Teacher resources
Student
guide
A guide for Year 10, 11 and 12 students
- Year 10 and 11 grades
- HSC exam papers
- HSC subject selection
- HSC study guide and resources
- Getting results
- HSC minimum standard
Parent guide
A guide for parents in New South Wales
- Schooling in NSW
- Transitioning to school
- Primary school K–6
- NAPLAN
- High school and the HSC
- HSC minimum standard
News and updates
- 15 June 2020
Important dates
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23 September 2020
HSC submissions due for HSC school assessment marks
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20 October 2020
HSC written exams begin
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11 November 2020
HSC written exams finish
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30 November 2020
Minimum standard literacy and numeracy tests close
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18 December 2020
HSC results released
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18 December 2020
Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize nominations close