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
Guide for parents in NSW
- Schooling in NSW
- Transitioning to school
- Primary school (K–6)
- High school (7–12)
- NAPLAN
- HSC minimum standard
News and updates
- 13 September 2021
- 10 September 2021
- 7 September 2021
- 6 September 2021
- 6 September 2021
Important dates
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17 September 2021
Work samples for English Studies, Maths Standard 1 and Numeracy due
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8 October 2021
HSC assessment marks, optional exams estimated marks, Life Skills outcomes due
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22 October 2021
Teacher-provided marks for the COVID-19 Special Consideration Program due
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9 November 2021
HSC written exams begin
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29 November 2021
Last day to notify NESA a Year 12 student has met the HSC Minimum Standard
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3 December 2021
Last day of HSC written exams
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24 January 2022
HSC results released