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Non-completion of HSC school-based assessment: review of non-completion determinations

ACE 8081

Last Updated: 1 April 2019

The procedures for a school review of an 'N' determination will follow those laid down for other school reviews of assessments as follows:

  • A student seeking a review of an 'N' determination must apply to the principal by the date listed in the Higher School Certificate HSC key dates and exam timetables.
  • If the school upholds the appeal, the school advises the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) by the date stipulated in the Higher School Certificate Events Timetable.
  • If the appeal is declined, the student may appeal to NESA. NESA's review will focus on whether the school review properly and correctly considered the matters before it.
  • Appeals must reach NESA by the date stipulated in the Higher School Certificate HSC key dates and exam timetables. NESA will advise students and principals of the outcome of any appeal as soon as possible after the Higher School Certificate examinations.