Subjects and courses
What categories of subjects/courses are available for study in the senior secondary school credentialling program in Western Australia?
Students in Western Australia study subjects. Most subjects are year-long; however, a number of Year 11 semesterised subjects have been implemented.
Types of Subjects
Years 11 and 12 Curriculum Council subjects including Tertiary Entrance Examination and wholly School-assessed subjects.
Required program of
study
The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) is issued to students who meet Secondary Graduation requirements. All Year 11 and Year 12 students who have completed at least one Curriculum Council subject will receive a Statement of Results.
| Subjects |
Tertiary Entrance Examination |
| Duration |
Year 12 only |
| Accepted for Tertiary Entrance? |
Yes |
| No of Units/Length of study time |
Year-long subjects/110 hours per year |
Assessment Methods
|
1. Moderated school-based assessment for grades A, B, C, D, E and 2. 50% standardised external examination (Tertiary Entrance Examination mark) and 50% standardised moderated school-based assessment |
| Developed by |
Curriculum Council |
| Subjects |
Wholly School-assessed |
| Duration |
Years 11 and 12 |
| Accepted for Tertiary Entrance? |
Not for calculating the Tertiary Entrance Rank |
No of Units/Length of study time |
Year-long subjects: Year 11 — 120 hours per year Year 12 — 110 hours per year |
| Assessment Methods |
Moderated school-based assessment for grades A, B, C, D, E |
| Developed by |
Curriculum Council |