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Information & Writing Task

Session

2012 HSC

Procedure for TodayProcedure for Today

Information Session

Complete a Writing Task

Information desks

Minimum Qualification Minimum Qualification RequirementsRequirements

NSW School certificate NSW School certificate or or equivalent

Note: Preference given to students who can demonstrate motivation & ability to study in an adult learning environment

HSC @ UltimoHSC @ Ultimo

The entire HSC will take at least TWO Years

(this applies even if you have completed year 11)

Students may enrol in a maximum of three 2 unit subjects at the initial enrolment.

Extension 1 subjects can be added ‘extra’ to your total number of units.

Entry Requirements for Entry Requirements for English as a Second English as a Second

Language (ESL)Language (ESL)

May be studied by any student who has been

educated overseas or in an Australian

educational institution with English as the

language of instruction for 5 years or less prior

to commencing the Preliminary course.

Preliminary 12 units minimum

English compulsory

HSC 10 units minimum

English compulsory

HSC can be accumulated (up to 5 years)

Eligibility for HSCEligibility for HSC

ATARATARAustralian Tertiary Admission RankAustralian Tertiary Admission Rank

The ATAR is a number between 0 and 99.95 which provides a measure of your overall academic achievement in the HSC in relation to other students. It is used by Universities for selection. The ATAR is a RANK, not a MARK.

Limited ATARLimited ATAR

Must be 20yrs old by 1st March 2012

The Limited ATAR is calculated using 2 units of English and the best 3 other units of Category A

courses. This is a ONE year program This is a ONE year program ONLYONLY (you may want to consider the TPC (you may want to consider the TPC

course)course)

Prelim / HSCPrelim / HSC

Year 10 leavers wishing to do Maths or Science are required to enrol into the corresponding Preliminary Course (4hrs/week during the Day only).

Subjects vary from 4hrs per week to 8hrs per week. Check your timetable carefully so you do not miss a lesson.

Languages – available only for students enrolled in at least 1 HSC subject at Ultimo TAFE

OTEN (including other subjects) Saturday School (Community Languages) Open High School

Additional application forms and FEES required

Fees

$ 462 per year plus $30 sundry charge.

Government benefit recipients: $53Government benefit recipients: $53

Fee ExemptionsFee Exemptions: Students with a Disability : Students with a Disability Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander studentsAboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students

REFUNDS: From 2008 Course fees were refunded by the NSW State Government

to students when they have completed their HSC studies

Note: Students are responsible for purchasing their own textbooks, writing materials and other equipment.

Writing Task Writing Task Writing task should take 15mins to complete (make sure you

include full contact details).

Information desksInformation desksDiscuss subject choice with a teacher at one of the desks.

Note: you cannot do English in the first year at Ultimo if you have just completed year 10 or equivalent.

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