11–12English Standard 11–12 Syllabus
The new English Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2026.
2025
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2026, Term 1
- Start teaching new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the English Standard Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) for Year 12
2026, Term 4
- Start teaching new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2027
- First HSC examination for new syllabus
Content
Year 11
Students develop their knowledge and appreciation of a substantial literary print text. Through their close study of and personal responses to the text in its entirety, students develop an understanding of the ways that language features, text structures and stylistic choices can be used in literary texts.
Students study ONE substantial literary print text, such as prose fiction, drama or poetry. They identify, analyse and respond to the ideas in the text and the ways in which meaning is shaped. Students examine the conventions that are particular to the chosen literary form, and the ways that authors use, manipulate or challenge those conventions.
The ways textual forms and language features, including style, tone and point of view, shape meaning
The relationship between language and content in a literary text
The ways language forms, features and structure conform to, or challenge, accepted conventions
The ways that different perspectives can affect interpretations of a text
Select, interpret and use appropriate textual evidence to support informed personal interpretations of a literary text
Compose logical, ordered and cohesive texts that build effective arguments in response to the ideas generated from a literary text
Compose critical and creative texts that reflect particular values and perspectives, including their own