School Certificate
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The School Certificate is a qualification issued by the Board of Studies, New South Wales, typically at the end of Year 10. The successful completion of the School Certificate is a requirement for completion of the Higher School Certificate.
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[edit] Tests
To receive the School Certificate, students are required to sit for the School Certificate tests. There are five tests:
- English-Literacy
- Mathematics
- Science
- Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship
- Computing Skills
For the first time, in 2006, the Computing Skills test is mandatory and is reported as part of the School Certificate. It was previously a trial in selected schools. In 2006, the English-Literacy and Science tests were held on Monday November 13. On Tuesday November 14, the Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship and Mathematics tests were held, with the Computing Skills test held between Wednesday November 15 and Friday November 17, determined by the school. The Computing Skills test may be undertaken in either online or pen-and-paper mode.
[edit] Requirements
Each student is required to study English, Mathematics, Science, Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PD/H/PE) every year in Years 7-10. Each course is also supposed to include a degree of computer use, so students become familiar with that technology.
At some time during Years 7-10 students must study courses in Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Music), Technology and Applied Studies and a Language Other Than English.
The student may also complete a number of additional studies (electives). For a complete list see here.
[edit] See also
- Higher School Certificate or HSC
