What this provision does
This provision allows students to sit their HSC exams at home.
Who this provision is for
This provision is for students who can’t leave their home, such as students with extreme social phobia or severely restricted movement.
This provision is only approved when no other options are suitable for the student.
The following provisions should be considered prior to applying for home supervision:
- small group supervision
- individual supervision
- sitting exams at another school
- an alternative venue, such as a hospital or community centre.
How it works
Before the exam day, the presiding officer of a nearby HSC exam centre will contact the nominated person listed on the application form (for example, a family member) to make the necessary arrangements. This includes preparing a suitable space in the home to serve as an exam room. The room will be set up to mirror the conditions of a school exam room, and the student’s school will provide any equipment or furniture required.
On the day of the exam, supervisors from a nearby HSC exam centre will deliver the exam papers and materials to the home. They will conduct the exam under the same conditions as a standard exam centre. An adult known to the student must be present in the home but they are not allowed to enter the exam room while the exam is in progress.
What supporting information is needed
Examples of supporting information for this provision include:
- NESA Medical form, usually including a diagnosis of a related condition or disability
- Alternative Venue form, completed by both the school and the venue
- NESA Teacher Comments form
- Student declaration.
Where to find more information
Schools can find forms and templates for most types of supporting information through the Schools Online platform. They will print out the relevant forms and give them to students, parents or caregivers as needed.
If the types of supporting information that we listed above don’t seem relevant, please contact the Student Support team to discuss your circumstances. You can contact us on: