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)

HSC

ACE 8004 Eligibility requirements for the Higher School Certificate
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 8029 Requirements for the Higher School Certificate for students with disability

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