11–12 Languages and Literature

View all Languages and Literature syllabuses for Years 11–12 and access teaching and learning support materials.

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Current and new K–12 Languages syllabuses

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Languages and Literature Stage 6 syllabuses

These courses provide students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of [Language] through the study of language texts and contemporary issues. As the course progresses, students study prescribed texts and themes and explore mandatory contemporary issues.

Learning resources

Languages and Literature HSC exam papers

Look at past HSC exam papers for Languages and Literature courses with marking guidelines and feedback to help you get ready for your exams.

Languages and Literature HSC standards materials

Learn how HSC marks for Languages and Literature courses link to performance bands and see sample answers from students at different levels.

Glossary of key words

The glossary has important words often used in HSC exam questions. Knowing what they mean can help students get ready for the exams.

Key dates

Find the general key dates for the HSC, and specific dates for written, oral and practical exams.

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Further information

About the HSC

Student guide and wellbeing

All My Own Work

Choosing HSC subjects

Rules and procedures

Latest Languages News

Official notice

Continuation of Croatian Continuers Stage 6 course

Croatian Continuers Stage 6 will continue in 2026. This is a result of candidature numbers exceeding 15 in 2024.
Official notice

Stage 6 Languages – information about Korean and Indonesian

Korean Continuers Stage 6 will not be discontinued in 2026. There is risk of discontinuation for Korean and Literature Stage 6 in 2028 and risk of discontinuation for Indonesian Extension Stage 6 in 2027.
Official notice

The format of the answer booklet or writing booklet for some HSC examinations has been revised

The format of the answer booklet or writing booklet for some HSC examinations has been revised. Samples of the revised answer booklets or writing booklets are now available.
Official notice

Minor amendments to the Classical Hebrew Continuers course prescriptions 2025–2027 and Chinese and Literature course prescriptions 2025–2030

NESA has made minor amendments to the Classical Hebrew Continuers course prescriptions 2025–2027 and the Chinese and Literature course prescriptions 2025–2030.
Official notice

New HSC course prescriptions for Chinese Extension 2026–2030

NESA has published new course prescriptions for Chinese Extension Stage 6 for HSC 2026–2030.

See all news at NESA

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