COURSES FOR STUDY: STAGE 6 2027 - 2028

We anticipate offering the following subjects for study at the Preliminary Level (year 11) in 2026 (provided there are adequate numbers and resources for viable classes)

Requirements to be eligible for the HSC

Both the Year 11 and Year 12 Pattern of Study must include:

·         2 units of English

·         At least 6 units of Board Developed Courses

·         At least 3 courses of 2 units value or greater

·         At least 4 subjects (including English)

·         A maximum of 6 units of Science in Year 11

·         A maximum of 7 units of Science in Year 12

Requirements to be eligible for an ATAR

Students must meet the requirements for the HSC (above) and complete 10 units of ATAR eligible courses as listed below. This will include sitting the HSC examination in these 10 units.

BOARD DEVELOPED COURSES 

All Subjects listed are 2 Units unless stated otherwise.

The following subjects all count towards a calculation of an ATAR:

• Ancient History

• Biology

• Business Studies

• Chemistry

• Community and Family Studies

• Design and Technology

• Drama

• Earth and Environmental Science

• English - Advanced

• English - Standard

• English - Studies

• English – Extension 1 (1 unit)

• Food Technology

• Italian (Beginners)

• Geography

• Investigating Science

• Italian (Beginners)

• Legal Studies

• Mathematics – Standard 2

• Mathematics Advanced

• Mathematics – Extension1 (1 Unit)

• Modern History

• Music 1

• Health & Movement Science (PDHPE)

• Physics

• Society and Culture

• Visual Art

• VET Primary Industries

• VET Entertainment

• VET Hospitality Cookery

• VET Hospitality Food and Beverage

• VET Construction 

Note: a minimum of 6 units from this list must be chosen to be eligible for a HSC and a minimum of 10 units to be eligible for an ATAR. Students who choose a TAFE course may be able to use the TAFE course to meet HSC and/or ATAR requirements, depending on the TAFE course chosen.

BOARD ENDORSED COURSES 

The following subjects do NOT count towards a calculation of an ATAR:

• Exploring Early Childhood

• Marine Studies

• Numeracy

• VET Manufacturing and Engineering (Metals)

• Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation

• VET Fitness

• Visual Design

• Work Studies

Visit the UAC website to find information on Steps to Uni for Year 10- Students, Applying to NSW and ACT Universities and For the Report on the Scaling of the 2022 HSC and other essential information 

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR YEAR 9 – 2026

The following subjects will be offered as Electives in 2026.  All will be offered as 200 hour courses ONLY.

• Agriculture

• Child Studies

• Commerce

• Dance

• Design & Technology

• Drama

• Food Technology

• Graphics Technology

• Industrial Technology – Building and Construction

• Industrial Technology – Metals

• Industrial Technology – Timber

• Languages (Spanish)

• Music

• Outdoor Education

• Physical Activity & Sports Studies (PASS)

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

• Visual Art

• Visual Design

Further information  on subjects studied in Stage 5 can be found on the following Website: 

https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/years/stage-5 

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