Introduction to the SACE

What is SACE?

• SACE stands for South Australian Certificate of Education.
• A qualification for entry into universities and further training that is recognised nationally and internationally.
• The SACE is flexible, and caters for learning both in and outside school.
• Students can combine study and part-time work, a traineeship or school-based apprenticeship.
• Students can receive credit for SACE subjects, Vocational Education and Training (VET), community learning, and university studies.

Additional Information about the SACE

SACE Requirements

• Students need 200 credits to achieve the SACE of which at least 70 must be at Stage 2.
• Most 10 credit subjects are studied over one semester and most 20 credit subjects are studied over two semesters.
• Students need to achieve a C grade or higher for Stage 1 requirements and a C- grade or higher for Stage 2 requirements to achieve the SACE.

SACE Stage 2 Curriculum

The SACE Stage 2 Curriculum is usually undertaken by students in Year 12. This can include Year 11 IGNITE students.

At Stage 2 students undertake subjects to the value 70 Credits, which contributes to their SACE completion.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) in SACE:  As part of their SACE (Stage 1 and 2), students can complete Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. The flexibility of the SACE means that students can achieve their SACE with a focus on VET. Recognition can be given for up to 150 SACE credits at Stage 1 and/or Stage 2 for successfully completed VET. For more information please visit the APHS Vocational Education and Training Page.

Year 12 (SACE Stage 2) Subjects

The Arts Stage 2 Art: Creative Arts Stage 2 Dance Stage 2 Drama Stage 2 Music Explorations Stage 2 Music Performance: Ensemble Stage 2 Music Performance: Solo Business and Enterprise Stage 2 Industry Connections Stage 2 Workplace Practices Cross Disciplinary Studies Stage 2 Community Studies A Stage 2 Customised SACE – Fitness Design Technology and Engineering Stage 2 Design, Technology & Engineering: Digital Communication Solutions – Advanced Technologies Stage 2 Design, Technology & Engineering: Digital Communication Solutions – Photography Stage 2 Design, Technology & Engineering: Industry & Entrepreneurial Solutions – Metalwork Stage 2 Design, Technology & Engineering: Material Solutions – Furniture Construction Digital Technologies Stage 2 Digital Technologies English Stage 2 English Stage 2 English Literary Studies Stage 2 Essential English Health and Personal Development Stage 2 Child Studies Stage 2 Food and Hospitality Stage 2 Health & Wellbeing Stage 2 Integrated Learning – Fitness Stage 2 Physical Education Stage 2 Physical Education: Integrated Learning

Humanities and Social Sciences Stage 2 Ancient Studies Stage 2 Legal Studies Stage 2 Modern History Stage 2 Tourism Languages Stage 2 French (beginners) Stage 2 Japanese (continuers) Stage 2 Spanish (continuers) Mathematics Stage 2 Essential Mathematics Stage 2 General Mathematics Stage 2 Mathematical Methods Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics Science Stage 2 Biology Stage 2 Chemistry Stage 2 Physics Stage 2 Psychology Vocational Education and Training (VET) VET: Certificate II Community Services VET: Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Please click on the link below to download the subject selection form.
Year 12 Subject Selection Form 2024

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