Self-tuition
NESA is authorised under section 20A of the Education Act 1990 (NSW) to determine rules and procedures for the conduct of the HSC exams.
Glossary
An educational program designed to support students to follow the principles and practices of good scholarship before they are entered into Preliminary and/or HSC courses.
HSC results are used by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) to calculate a rank order of students known as the ATAR. It is a ranking system used to allocate university placements.
Practical support available to students to enable a student with disability to access and participate in HSC exams. Disability provisions have been designed to meet NESA’s obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and Disability Standards for Education 2005.
An electronic record of student results, including information regarding Life Skills outcomes achieved, where applicable. It is not a formal NESA credential.
A place where the HSC exams are conducted.
A medical incident or condition which allegedly impacted the student’s performance in the exam. For example, an asthma attack or bleeding nose during the exam.
An incident or event that is unexpected; and is beyond a student's control; and prevents attendance or diminishes exam performance.
A person who is studying an HSC course(s) but is not attending a NSW government school, a school accredited by NESA, an institute of TAFE NSW or a school outside NSW recognised by NESA.