Conducting HSC exams
NESA is authorised under section 20A of the Education Act 1990 (NSW) to:
- determine rules and procedures for the conduct of the HSC exams
- prepare and distribute to schools information relating to the conduct of exams for HSC candidates.
Glossary
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.
A place where the HSC exams are conducted.
The space where an HSC exam is held. For example, a classroom, school hall, library or community hall.
A separate entity to the school that delivers an entire course to the student(s). These courses may be delivered on school premises or elsewhere, but the school remains primarily responsible for each student.
The school where the student is enrolled.
An independent person selected and appointed on behalf of NESA by a principal/Presiding Officer, who supervises students during an HSC exam.
Person responsible for managing supervisors and coordinating the delivery and conduct of HSC exams at an exam centre. They are nominated by the school principal and employed by NESA to undertake their responsibilities.
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.
Any item not included in NESA’s exam rules in the HSC Rules and Procedures Guide, HSC timetable, and on its website about equipment that a student may take into the exam centre and/or exam room for HSC exams.