Year 11-12 Curriculum
Students elect to study either the HSC or International Baccalaureate course.
Higher
School Certificate (HSC)
Compulsory
- English: English, English Extension, Fundamentals of English
Electives
- Mathematics: Mathematics, Extension Mathematics
- Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Senior Science, Marine Studies
- Languages: French, German, Latin, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish
- HSIE: Business Studies, Economics, Ancient History, Modern History, Geography, Business Studies, Economics
- ICT: Information Processing and Technology, Software Design and Development,
- Visual Arts & Design: Visual Arts, Design and Technology, Textiles Technology,
- Performing Arts: Drama, Dance, Music
- PDHPE
- Studies of Religion
International
Baccalaureate (IB)
Students select one course from each of the following groups:
- Native Language: English, Chinese, Other native language
- Second Language: French, German, Latin, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish
- Individuals and Societies: Business and Management, Economics, Geography, Modern History, Ancient History
- Environmental Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Mathematics and Computer Science: Mathematics, Mathematical Studies, Computer Science
- The Arts: Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
The following courses are also a requirement of the IB:
- Theory of Knowledge - a critical thinking course
- Extended Essay - a 4000 word essay or original research and indepth study
- Creative Action and Service - 50 hours of each.
