NESA has published clarified ACE Rules on the NSW Curriculum website. Stay up to date with the clarified ACE Rules by visiting this website.
The clarified rules come into effect from 14 October 2024. Schools must not implement the clarified rules before this date. Schools must use the current ACE Rules on Loading... until 14 October 2024.
To learn more about how NESA has clarified the ACE Rules, refer to the information sheets.
Credit transfer and RPL
Updated 12 Jun 2024
NESA has published its clarified requirements for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) for students undertaking general education courses. These rules will come into effect on 14 October 2024.
Sections 12, 95 and 95A of the Education Act 1990 (NSW) set out the curriculum requirements and eligibility requirements for the award of the HSC.
About credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) for non-VET courses
- Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are 2 ways students can have their prior learning count towards the completion of Stage 6 courses. This includes formal, informal, or non-formal learning gained through past education and/or training programs undertaken in Australia or overseas, or through life and work experience.
- Students may apply for credit transfer or RPL:
- when entering the NSW education system for the first time
- when re-entering the NSW education system after a period of absence
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- Students can be eligible for both credit transfer and RPL, however, for any given course, either credit transfer or RPL can be granted, but not both.