NESA has published clarified ACE Rules on the NSW Curriculum website. The clarified rules come into effect from 14 October 2024. Schools must not implement the clarified rules before this date. Schools must continue to use the ACE Rules on this website until 14 October 2024.

Assessment Certification Examination (ACE)

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

Higher School Certificate examinations: timetables and equipment lists

ACE 9010

Last Updated: 3 June 2013

Timetables and equipment lists for the written examinations are sent to schools for distribution to each student. This information is also available on the NESA website.

Students can access a personalised HSC timetable via Students Online.

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HSC Examinations Timetable

HSC Exams Equipment Checklist