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English Standard Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)

This course provides students with the opportunity to explore and experiment with the ways events, experiences, ideas and processes are represented in and through a range of texts. Students strengthen their knowledge and understanding of language and literature by responding to and composing a wide variety of texts for different audiences and purposes.

Read the full English Standard course description.

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

Have your say English Standard 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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