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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

View HSC minimum standard guide

Teacher accreditation

Learn more about your accreditation journey.

  • Stages of accreditation
  • Maintenance 2018 and beyond
  • Early childhood teachers
  • Teacher resources

View teacher accreditation guide

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

View the student guide

Parent guide

Guide for parents in NSW

  • Schooling in NSW
  • Transitioning to school
  • Primary school (K–6)
  • High school (7–12)
  • NAPLAN
  • HSC minimum standard

View the parent guide

Important dates

  • 27 February 2021

    Shape 2020 opens

  • 1 March 2021

    HSC written exam elective surveys open

  • 12 March 2021

    Years 10, 11 and 12 student enrolments close

  • 22 March 2021

    NAPLAN online practice test window begins

  • 25 March 2021

    NAPLAN online coordinated practice test

  • 1 April 2021

    Applications close for 2021 HSC disability provisions

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