Apply to sit the minimum standard tests after leaving school

You can sit the HSC minimum standard tests after you have left school to receive your Higher School Certificate. Apply to sit the test using this form.

Testing dates

HSC minimum standard testing will be conducted from 17 February to 28 November, 2025.

When to take the test

The HSC minimum standard tests are for students to show that they meet the minimum literacy and numeracy standards to receive their Higher School Certificate (HSC).

If you have not completed the minimum standard before finishing Year 12, you can still sit the tests after you have left school. However, you must have completed all of the other HSC requirements before you can apply to sit the tests.

Minimum standard tests can be taken from Year 10, and up to 5 years after starting your first HSC course.

There is no cost to sit the tests.

Learn more about HSC minimum standard test.

How to apply

Complete this form to apply to sit the HSC minimum standard tests. The form must be submitted at least 21 days before you want to sit for your tests.

8 digits
School name
Have you met all other HSC requirements?
Year
Have you applied as a post school leaver to sit the minimum standard test previously?
Which minimum standard test/s are you applying for?
Reading
Writing
Numeracy

Contact details

Statement
Privacy Collection Notice

This form collects personal information. Please read the privacy collection notice for more information about how we handle your information.   

The NSW Education Standards Authority (we, us) is collecting your personal information (your information) through this form.

Why are we collecting your information?

We are collecting your information to review student request to sit for the test after leaving school.

How will we share your information?

We will not share your information with anyone else unless you give your consent, or the law requires or allows us to do so.  

Are you required by law to give us your information?

You are not required by law to give us your information, but if you choose not to, we may not be able to review student request to sit for the test after leaving school.

Your right to access and correct your information

To access or correct your information, please contact:

Right to Information Officer

Level 4
117 Clarence Street
SydneyNSW2000
Australia

access.information@nesa.nsw.edu.au

+61 2 9367 8111

Further information

This form is hosted on the nsw.gov.au website managed by the Department of Customer Service.  For more details on how your information is handled on the nsw.gov.au website, please refer to the Privacy statement | NSW Government.

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