New K–6 Syllabuses
New K–6 syllabuses are now available on the NSW Curriculum.
The 2024 HSC Study Guide is a “Recipe Tin” full of tips and advice for students
The 2024 HSC Study Guide has been released online and in print today, to support the state’s 78,000+ students preparing to sit exams later this year.
Important change: HSC Chinese Extension Prescriptions 2025 – 2030
NESA has removed the Chinese Extension Stage 6 Course Prescriptions 2025 – 2030 . The Chinese Extension Stage 6 Course Prescriptions 2020 – 2024 have been extended for an additional year. They will be used for the HSC examinations in 2025.
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Scheduled maintenance
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How a Kirrawee High School student found confidence in herself in HSC Drama
Annaliese Mustapic learned the art of subtlety, then smashed an ironing board in front of an audience of 400 people, writes Francisco Dominguez.
Demystifying the HSC, one careers expo at a time
NESA’s Liaison Officers hit the road to support students and teachers at NSW’s careers expos.
Potential discontinuation of HSC Croatian Continuers Stage 6 and continuation of HSC Dutch Continuers Stage 6 courses
Croatian Continuers Stage 6 course is at risk of discontinuation in 2026 due to low candidature in 2022 and 2023. Dutch Continuers Stage 6 course will continue in 2026. This is a result of candidate numbers exceeding 15 in 2023.
HSC English Prescriptions extended to 2026
NESA has extended the current English Stage 6 Course Prescriptions: Modules, Electives and Texts to HSC 2026.
Art a vehicle for Cultural identity in NSW education reform
Proud Bundjalung, Kamilaroi woman, and advisor to NSW’s Curriculum Reform program, Paige Coe brings together her expertise in education, art, culture and storytelling, to create meaningful artwork that is now featured across curriculum resources for families.