Syllabus development for English in Stage 6

The English syllabuses for Years 11 to 12 are founded on the belief that language learning is recursive and develops through ever-widening contexts. Students learn English through explicit teaching of language and literacy, and through their engagement with a range of purposeful and increasingly demanding literary experiences.

The syllabuses have been developed using evidence-based research.

Clear, concise language identifies the essential content for all learners.

All English 11–12 syllabuses promote continuity for schools, teachers and students through refined content that clearly describes the essential knowledge including a framework that supports the selection, interpretation and analysis of texts authored by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Bespoke and targeted content points enrich the content clearly articulating the essential knowledge and skills for all students in all courses in English 11–12.

All syllabuses support rich teaching and learning opportunities for all students to develop their understanding of and responses to a wide range of literary texts.

New South Wales classrooms are diverse.

Each student brings abilities, talents, backgrounds and experiences that should be valued and nurtured.

NESA’s Statement of Equity Principles makes sure that syllabuses are designed to be inclusive of every student in NSW, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students with disability, students learning English as an additional language or dialect, and gifted and talented students.

New Early Stage 1 access content points and 7–10 Life Skills outcomes and content provide a pathway for students with intellectual disability.

The English Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus provides increased opportunities for students to develop communication skills and builds on the English 7–10 Life Skills outcomes and content. This allows students to explore, access and participate in the world around them.

The English Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus aligns with the English Standard and English Studies 11–12 syllabuses to facilitate integrated delivery.

The syllabuses are provided on a purpose-built website with quick, easy navigation and access to outcomes and content.

Syllabus elements are easily viewed, downloaded and printed.

The curriculum provides teachers with more time to focus on teaching, so that students develop a deeper understanding of core concepts.

It supports students to develop strong foundations for learning, life and work in a complex and fast-changing world.

You can view the syllabus and information regarding implementation at curriculum.nsw.edu.au