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English Advanced Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)

This course provides students with the opportunity to explore, examine and analyse a range of texts which include prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media and multimedia, as well as Australian texts. Students strengthen their knowledge and understanding of language and literature by analysing and evaluating texts and the ways they are valued in their contexts.

Read the full English Advanced course description.

Read the version log for English Advanced Stage 6 syllabus and assessment changes.

Have your say English Advanced 11–12

NESA recently released this draft syllabus for feedback as part of the NSW Curriculum Reform.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the online survey.

Your feedback will inform the final syllabus.


Related industries

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

Year 12 school-based assessment in 2024

In recognition of continuing school disruption, NESA has extended the 2023 flexibility for school-based assessment rules to Year 12 students undertaking the HSC in 2024. These changes affect the published Assessment and Reporting requirements. Please ensure you follow the school-based assessment advice for the 2024 HSC.

Syllabus


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Assessment and examination materials


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The examination specifications and materials can be found in the Assessment and Examination Materials section below.

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