Choosing the right course
Choose an English Course* (compulsory in Year 11 and Year 12)
• English (ATAR) and/or • Literature (ATAR) or • English (General) or • English (Foundation)
*for the first time in 2021, students can study both English and Literature.
• ATAR Courses
ATAR courses are academic subjects suitable for students aiming
for direct entry to University. They are designed and examined
by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA).
Students’ best four results in these courses in Year 12 are used
by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to calculate their
Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking (ATAR) which is used
solely for University entrance.
• General Courses
General courses are also designed and assessed by SCSA and
will involve assessments called ESTs (Externally Set Tasks) that are
moderated externally in Year 12. We offer a number of General
courses (listed in green to the right). These are designed for students
who are aiming to enter further training after Year 12, to go into
the workforce directly after school, or to enter University via a
non-ATAR pathway.
• Foundation Courses
We also offer Foundation courses in English and Mathematics.
These are designed for a small number of students who have
not been able to meet the minimum standard of literacy and
numeracy during NAPLAN and OLNA testing. Students’ English and
Mathematics teachers will be able to advise on the appropriateness
of these courses.
ATAR Courses
• Biology
• Business Management and Enterprise
• Chemistry
• Chinese Second Language
• Computer Science
• Design
• Drama
• Economics
• Engineering Studies
• French Second Language
• Geography
• Human Biology
• Media Production and Analysis
• Modern History
• Music
• Philosophy and Ethics
• Physical Education Studies
• Physics
• Politics and Law
• Psychology
• Visual Arts
Choose a Mathematics Course
(compulsory in Year 11 only)
• Mathematics Specialist (ATAR)
Note: if Mathematics Specialist is selected,
Mathematics Methods must accompany it.
• Mathematics Methods (ATAR)
or • Mathematics Applications (ATAR)
or • Mathematics Essential (General)
or • Mathematics (Foundation)
General Courses
• Drama
• Integrated Science
• Materials Design & Technology (Metals)
• Materials Design & Technology (Wood)
• Media Production and Analysis
• Physical Education Studies
• Religion Spirituality & Life
• Visual Arts
Certificate Courses
• Certificate II Music
• Certificate III Business
• Certificate IV Business
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