The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is a certificate awarded to students who successfully complete compulsory requirements in their senior secondary education. The SACE is a certificate of completion for secondary education in South Australia and forms the basis for entry into higher education.
The SACE meets the needs of students, families, higher and further education providers, employers and the community. The SACE will continue to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed, whether they are headed for further education and training, university, an apprenticeship or straight into the workforce.
The certificate is based on two stages of achievement. Stage 1 is normally undertaken in Year 11 and Stage 2 is completed in Year 12. Students will be able to study a wide range of subjects and courses as part of the SACE.
The SACE certificate will be awarded to students upon completion of their secondary schooling.
As part of the SACE students will:
receive credits for different forms of education and training (such as academic subjects, learning a trade, TAFE, vocational training and community service) provided they are recognised by the SACE Board.
be able to return to their studies at any time in the future to complete the SACE without losing credit for work already undertaken.
receive A - E grades in every Stage 1 subject and A+ - E- grades for Stage 2 subjects.
have thirty per cent of their work in every Stage 2 subject externally assessed. This will be done in various ways, including examinations, practical performances or presentations.
The requirements to achieve the SACE
To gain the certificate students must earn 200 credits. Ten credits are equivalent to one semester or six months’ study in a particular subject or course.
To be awarded the SACE certificate, students must have completed 200 credits as per the SACE pattern below.
The SACE Planner is a good guide to help students prepare for their SACE.
Please find below a number of links which will provide up to date information about SACE and subjects selection criteria.
Information about the SACE
The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is a certificate awarded to students who successfully complete compulsory requirements in their senior secondary education. The SACE is a certificate of completion for secondary education in South Australia and forms the basis for entry into higher education.
The SACE meets the needs of students, families, higher and further education providers, employers and the community. The SACE will continue to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed, whether they are headed for further education and training, university, an apprenticeship or straight into the workforce.
The certificate is based on two stages of achievement. Stage 1 is normally undertaken in Year 11 and Stage 2 is completed in Year 12. Students will be able to study a wide range of subjects and courses as part of the SACE.
The SACE certificate will be awarded to students upon completion of their secondary schooling.
As part of the SACE students will:
The requirements to achieve the SACE
To gain the certificate students must earn 200 credits. Ten credits are equivalent to one semester or six months’ study in a particular subject or course.To be awarded the SACE certificate, students must have completed 200 credits as per the SACE pattern below.
Please find below a number of links which will provide up to date information about SACE and subjects selection criteria.