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.
South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Stage 1
The SACE Stage 1 Curriculum is usually undertaken by students in Year 11.
At Stage 1 students undertake subjects to the value 110 Credits, which contributes to their SACE completion.
Compulsory SACE Stage 1 Subjects
Students must achieve a C grade or better in the following subjects.
Teachers will provide a recommendation in regards to English and Mathematics.
- Exploring Identities and Futures (10 credits): Usually completed by students in Year 10. For further subject information follow the link to Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF).
- Literacy (20 credits): English. This is displayed in the compulsory section of the subject selection form. Links to the individual subjects are shown in the table below.
- Numeracy (10 credits): Mathematics. This is displayed in the compulsory section of the subject selection form. Links to the individual subjects are shown in the table below.
- Connecting Identities and Futures: At Aberfoyle Park High School, Connecting Identities and Futures is studied by all students in semester 1 of Year 11. Connecting Identities and Futures contributes 10 credits towards SACE Stage 1, and has replaced Research Practices. For further information follow the link to Connecting Identities and Futures.
- Activating Identities and Futures: At Aberfoyle Park High School, Activating Identities and Futures is studied by all students in semester 2 of Year 11. Activating Identities and Futures contributes 10 credits towards SACE Stage 2, and has replaced the Research Project as a compulsory subject in the SACE. Students must achieve a C- grade or higher. For further subject information follow the link to Activating Identities and Futures.
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.
Please click on the link below to download the subject selection form.
Year 11 Subject Selection Form 2024