NESA has clarified Assessment Certification Examination (ACE) Rules to make it easier for schools to understand their obligations.
NESA has clarified Assessment Certification Examination (ACE) Rules to make it easier for schools to understand their obligations.
The clarified ACE rules will apply to students commencing HSC courses from October 2024, students sitting for HSC exams in 2025, and students receiving the RoSA from October 2024.
NESA has published the rules one year ahead, so schools have time to prepare.
The current ACE Online Rules remain in place until October 2024. Schools must not implement the clarified rules before 14 October 2024.
The NSW Curriculum website is the single source of truth for the clarified ACE Rules. This website makes it easier for schools to navigate the rules and better understand their obligations.
NESA welcomes feedback on the functionality of the NSW Curriculum website, so we can make it easier for schools to understand the clarified rules.
NESA has clarified ACE Rules to make it easier for schools to understand their obligations. The clarifications include:
The current ACE Rules on ACE Online remain in place until 14 October 2024. This means schools must comply with ACE Online rules for the HSC in 2023 and 2024.
When the clarified rules are mandated in October 2024, ACE Online will be decommissioned and the mandated ACE Rules will continue to be hosted on the NSW Curriculum website.
Schools should visit the NSW Curriculum website for the clarified rules and information on key changes — this is the single source of truth.
NESA contacts for specific rules are available on the ACE Rules contact page on the NSW Curriculum website.
NESA Liaison Officers are also available to answer questions schools may have.
