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)

Students in atypical circumstances

ACE 8053 Students re-entering the NSW school system without a Record of School Achievement
ACE 8055 Higher School Certificate students not eligible for a Record of School Achievement
ACE 8056 Higher School Certificate students entering the NSW system from interstate or overseas
ACE 8057 Higher School Certificate students: self-tuition
ACE 8058 Higher School Certificate students: self-tuition entry requirements and HSC examinations
ACE 8059 Higher School Certificate students: returning students
ACE 8060 Higher School Certificate students: study with an outside tutor
ACE 8061 Higher School Certificate students: study with an external provider
ACE 8062 Higher School Certificate students: student transfers within the NSW system
ACE 9004 Entry of HSC school-based assessment marks for transferring students
ACE 9005 Entry of HSC school-based assessment marks for courses studied outside the home school
ACE 9007 Stage 6 VET courses: entry for VET Industry Curriculum Framework (ICF) HSC examinations

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