NESA has published clarified ACE Rules on the NSW Curriculum website. The clarified rules come into effect from 14 October 2024. Schools must not implement the clarified rules before this date. Schools must continue to use the ACE Rules on this website until 14 October 2024.

Assessment Certification Examination (ACE)

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

External providers; outside tutors

ACE 8083 HSC school-based assessment: courses studied with an outside tutor
ACE 8084 HSC school-based assessment: non-completion of Preliminary courses studied with an external provider
ACE 8085 HSC school-based assessment: HSC courses studied with an external provider
ACE 8086 HSC school-based assessment: HSC courses studied in common study programs

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