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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

  • 17 September 2021

    Work samples for English Studies, Maths Standard 1 and Numeracy due

  • 8 October 2021

    HSC assessment marks, optional exams estimated marks, Life Skills outcomes due

  • 22 October 2021

    Teacher-provided marks for the COVID-19 Special Consideration Program due

  • 9 November 2021

    HSC written exams begin

  • 29 November 2021

    Last day to notify NESA a Year 12 student has met the HSC Minimum Standard

  • 3 December 2021

    Last day of HSC written exams

  • 24 January 2022

    HSC results released

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