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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

  • 26 April 2022

    HSC oral languages timetable released

  • 29 April 2022

    HSC written timetable released

  • 10 May 2022

    NAPLAN test window opens

  • 20 May 2022

    NAPLAN test window closes

  • 17 June 2022

    WriteOn competition entries close

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