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English Life Skills Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)

The Stage 6 English Life Skills course focuses on the development of effective communication and literacy skills to enhance students' participation in all aspects of post-school life. The course emphasises the ability to communicate effectively in a range of contexts through different modes and media. Students are provided with opportunities to comprehend and interpret a variety of texts and develop an understanding of the ways in which language forms and features shape meaning in texts. Study in this course enables students to access information, engage in a range of recreational and leisure activities and undertake further education, training and employment.

Read the full English Life Skills course description.

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

Have your say English Life Skills 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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About Life Skills

All students are entitled to participate in and progress through the curriculum. Life Skills courses provide course options for students with special education needs in Years 7–12 who cannot access the regular course outcomes, particularly students with an intellectual disability.

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Assessment materials

Assessment information for all Stage 6 syllabuses is available in the Stage 6 Assessment section.

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