Curriculum Reform timeline

The NSW Curriculum Reform timeline is an overview for schools about the timing of syllabus consultation, release, planning and preparation, and implementation. Please note timings are indicative and subject to change.

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Primary (K–6)

Mandatory syllabuses

The development and implementation timeline for Primary K–6 syllabuses:

Syllabus2024202520262027
English K−10
(Early Stage 1 and Stage 1)		    
Mathematics K−10
(Early Stage 1 and Stage 1)		    
English K−10
(Stage 2 and Stage 3)		Implemented in schools   
Mathematics K−10
(Stage 2 and Stage 3)		Implemented in schools   
Creative Arts K−6NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schools Planning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools
HSIE K−6NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools
PDHPE K−6NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools
Science and Technology K−6NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools


Optional syllabuses

For schools with a K–6 language program, the development and implementation timeline for optional Languages K–6 syllabuses:

Syllabus202420252026
Aboriginal Languages K–10Implemented in schools  
Classical Languages K–10Implemented in schools  
Modern Languages K–10Implemented in schools  
Auslan K–10Planning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools

 

Secondary (7–10)

English and Mathematics

The development and implementation timeline for English and Mathematics 7–10 syllabuses:

Syllabus2024
English K−10Implemented in schools
Mathematics K−10Implemented in schools


Creative Arts

The development and implementation timeline for Creative Arts 7–10 syllabuses:

Syllabus20242025202620272028
Dance 7–10Planning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  
Drama 7–10Planning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  
Music 7–10NESA syllabus release
Planning and preparation in schools		Planning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  
Visual Arts 7–10NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 
Photographic Media 7–10 NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schools

Planning and preparation in schools

 

Implemented in schools
Visual and Motion Design 7–10 NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools


Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)

The development and implementation timeline for HSIE 7–10 syllabuses:

Syllabus20242025202620272028
Geography 7–10NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 
History 7–10NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 
Aboriginal Studies 7–10NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 
Commerce 7–10NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 
Work Education 7–10NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools
Geography Elective 7–10 NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools
History Elective 7–10 NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools


Languages

The development and implementation timeline for Languages 7–10 syllabuses:

Syllabus202420252026
Aboriginal Languages K–10Implemented in schools  
Classical Languages K–10Implemented in schools  
Modern Languages K–10Implemented in schools 

 

 

Auslan K–10Planning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools


Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)

The development and implementation timeline for PDHPE 7–10 syllabuses:

Syllabus20242025202620272028
PDHPE 7–10NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 
Child Studies 7–10NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools
Physical Activity and Sport Studies 7–10 NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools


Science

The development and implementation timeline for the Science 7–10 syllabus:

Syllabus202420252026
Science 7–10Planning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools


Technological and Applied Studies (TAS)

The development and implementation timeline for TAS 7–10 syllabuses:

Syllabus20242025202620272028
Computing Technology 7–10Implemented in schools    
Technology 7–8Planning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  

Technology Electives 7–10

(Agriculture Technology, Aquatic Technology, Engineering Technology)

NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 
Technology Electives 7–10

(Industrial Technology, Design Innovation Technology)		NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools
Technology Electives 7–10

(Food Technology, Textiles Technology, Digital Graphics Technology)		 NESA syllabus consultation and releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools

 

Senior (11–12)

English

The development and implementation timeline for English 11–12 syllabuses:

Syllabus2024202520262027
English StandardNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
English AdvancedNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
English ExtensionNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
English EAL/DNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
English StudiesNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
English Life SkillsNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 


Mathematics

The development and implementation timeline for Mathematics 11–12 syllabuses:

Syllabus2024202520262027
Mathematics StandardNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
Mathematics AdvancedNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
Mathematics Extension 1NESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
Mathematics Extension 2NESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schools

Planning and preparation in schools in Terms 1–3

Implemented in schools in Term 4

Examined in the HSC
Mathematics Life SkillsNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 


Creative Arts

The development and implementation timeline for Creative Arts 11–12 syllabuses:

Syllabus202420252026202720282029
DanceNESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 
Dance Life SkillsNESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  

Drama

 

NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 
Drama Life SkillsNESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  

Music 1

 

NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 
Music 2NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 
Music ExtensionNESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools and examined in the HSC 
Music Life SkillsNESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  
Visual Arts NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
Visual Arts Life Skills NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 
 


Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE)

The development and implementation timeline for HSIE 11–12 syllabuses:

Syllabus2024202520262027202820292030
GeographyImplemented in schools    Examined in the HSC     
Geography Life SkillsImplemented in schools        
Ancient HistoryNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC  
Ancient History Life SkillsNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools   
History ExtensionNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schools

Planning and preparation in schools Terms 1–3

Implemented in schools in Term 4 

Examined in the HSC   
Modern History NESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC  
Modern History Life SkillsNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools   
Economics NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC  
Legal Studies NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC  
Law and the Community Life Skills (previously known as Citizenship and Legal Studies Life Skills)NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools   
Aboriginal Studies NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus release
 		Planning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 
Aboriginal Studies Life Skills  NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus release
 		Planning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  
Business Studies NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus release
 		Planning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 
Business and Economics Life Skills NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus release
 		Planning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  
Society and Culture NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus release
 		Planning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 
Society and Culture Life Skills NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  
Studies of Religion  NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools    Examined in the HSC
Studies of Religion Life Skills  NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools   


Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)

The development and implementation timeline for PDHPE 11–12 syllabuses:

Syllabus2024202520262027202820292030
Health and Movement SciencePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC    
Health and Movement Science Life SkillsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools     
Community and Family Studies  NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
Community and Family Studies Life Skills  NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 


Science

The development and implementation timeline for Science 11–12 syllabuses:

Syllabus2024202520262027202820292030
Biology NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC  
Biology Life Skills (previously known as Living World Science Life Skills)NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools   
PhysicsNESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC  
Physics Life Skills (previously known as Physical World Science Life Skills)NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools   
Chemistry NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 
Chemistry Life Skills (previously known as Chemical World Science Life Skills)NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  
Earth and Environmental ScienceNESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 
Earth and Environmental Science Life Skills (previously known as Earth and Space Science Life Skills)NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsPlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  

Investigating Science

 

  NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
Investigating Science Life Skills  NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 
Science Extension  NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools and examined in the HSC 


Technological and Applied Studies (TAS)

The development and implementation timeline for TAS 11–12 syllabuses:

Syllabus2024202520262027202820292030

Enterprise Computing

 

Implemented in schools    Examined in the HSC     
Computing Technology Life SkillsImplemented in schools      
Software EngineeringImplemented in schools  Examined in the HSC     

Agriculture

 

 NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 
Agriculture Life Skills NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  
Engineering Studies NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 

Industrial Technology

 

 NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 
Industrial Technology Life Skills NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  

Textiles and Design

 

 NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC 
Textiles and Design Life Skills NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools  

Design and Technology

 

  NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
Design and Technology Life Skills  NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 
Food Technology  NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus release  Planning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schoolsExamined in the HSC
Food Technology Life Skills  NESA syllabus consultationNESA syllabus releasePlanning and preparation in schoolsImplemented in schools 

 

Content Endorsed Courses

Implementation of the Numeracy Stage 6 syllabus commenced from 2022.

To be advised:

  • Aboriginal Languages
  • Ceramics
  • Computing Applications
  • Exploring Early Childhood
  • Marine Studies
  • Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
  • Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies
  • Visual Design
  • Work Studies.
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