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)

Life Skills outcomes and content

ACE 2001 Board Developed Courses for Years 7–10
ACE 2002 Board Developed syllabuses with Years 7–10 content
ACE 2003 Board Developed syllabuses with Years 7–10 content by key learning area
ACE 3001 Accessing Years 7–10 Life Skills outcomes and content

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