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Rules To qualify for the Higher School Certificate

To qualify for the Higher School Certificate students must satisfactorily complete a Preliminary pattern of study comprising at least 12 units and an HSC pattern of study comprising at least 10 units. Both patterns must include:

  • at least six units from Board Developed Courses;
  • at least two units of a Board Developed Course in English;
  • at least three courses of two units value or greater;
  • at least four subjects.
Assessment Certification and Examination Manual Section 8
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