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)

Non-completion ('N' determinations)

ACE 11007 Record of School Achievement and Higher School Certificate appeals against non-completion of course requirements (‘N’ determinations)
ACE 11008 Procedures for appeals against non-completion of course requirements (‘N’ determinations)
ACE 11009 Record of School Achievement and Higher School Certificate appeals against ‘N’ determinations – guidelines for school review

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