South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)

The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is a program of the South Australian Government taken by students in Government, Independent and Catholic schools in South Australia, as a basis for entry into Year 1 of University.

SACE is awarded upon successful completion of Year 11 (Stage 1) and Year 12 (Stage 2), the final years of secondary schooling in South Australia. SACE is recognised in all states of Australia as an entry qualification for university.

International students who have completed the equivalent to Year 11 (Stage 1) in their home country may be given advanced standing for Year 11 and proceed directly into Year 12 (Stage 2).

High School Bridging Program

Students seeking enhanced English proficiency and/or improved academic background prior to entry into Year 10 or Year 11 are advised to take an ELICOS High School Bridging Program from the Eynesbury College Academy of English.

Year 12 (SACE Stage 2)

Students study 10 units in the form of 5 two-unit (full-year) sequences. In order to comply with the Stage 2 pattern requirement at least one two-unit sequence must be studied from the subject groupings (Language Rich and Quantitative/Experimental) below. The remaining three sequences may be chosen from any group.

The following are all publicly examined subjects (PES) except for those labelled restricted subjects (R). International students may take at most one Restricted subject.

All subjects taken for a full year.