NESA has published clarified ACE Rules on the NSW Curriculum website. The clarified rules came into effect on 14 October 2024.
The rules currently displayed on this website apply only to students sitting HSC exams in 2024.

Assessment Certification Examination (ACE)

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Commencement of Preliminary and HSC courses

ACE 8001 Commencement of study of Preliminary Courses
ACE 8050 Compressed curriculum HSC delivery model
ACE 8063 Study of Preliminary and HSC courses

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