Notice information
- Topic
- Curriculum reform, HSC, Teaching resources
- Event Category
- English
- Stages
- Stage 6 (Years 11 and 12)
Official notice
New HSC English prescriptions 2027–2028
The HSC English prescriptions for 2026 – 2027 have been released and are now available on the NSW Curriculum.
- Effective
- Immediately
- Reference
- NESA 53/24
Who needs to read this?
- Principals
- Deputy principals
- Assistant principals
- Secondary teachers
- Curriculum coordinators
- HSC coordinators
- Staff in charge of Schools Online entries
- Head teachers English
The HSC English prescriptions apply to:
- English Studies
- English Standard
- English Advanced
- English EAL/D
- English Extension
The HSC English prescriptions 2027–2028 include new electives for English Extension 1 and the Author studies for English Extension 2.
Timeline for implementation
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Term 4, 2024 | New HSC English prescriptions available for planning and preparation in NSW schools |
| Term 4, 2026 | New HSC English prescriptions implemented in schools |
| Term 4, 2027 | Examined in the HSC |