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11–12English Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus

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Implementation from 2026
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Aim

The aim of the English Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus is consistent with the aim of the English Standard 11–12 Syllabus and English Studies 11–12 Syllabus. The English aim is provided below.

The aim of English in Years 11 and 12 is to enable students to understand and use language effectively. Students have the opportunity to appreciate, reflect on and enjoy literature, and make meaning in ways that are imaginative, creative, interpretive, critical and powerful. Students value the English language in its various textual forms to become thoughtful and effective communicators in a diverse world.