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)

External providers; outside tutor

ACE 4012 Record of School Achievement curriculum – study with an external provider
ACE 4013 Record of School Achievement – study with an outside tutor
ACE 4014 Record of School Achievement – study of a course with an outside tutor – procedures

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