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 minimum standard of literacy and numeracy

ACE 4060 Demonstration of the HSC minimum standard
ACE 4061 Minimum Standard Exemptions
ACE 4062 Minimum standard online tests
ACE 4063 Disability provisions for the minimum standard online tests
ACE 4064 Results services and appeals
ACE 4065 Minimum standard online tests: Candidates sitting the tests after school

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