Gleeson College Curriculum Guide 2026 - Senior Years | 6 Learning at Gleeson College The SACE The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is an internationally recognised qualification that paves the way for young people to move from school to work or further learning. Completing the SACE helps students to develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities that students need to succeed in a changing and complex world. The SACE consists of two stages: Stage 1, typically completed in Year 11, and Stage 2, typically completed in Year 12. Each subject earns either 10 or 20 credits, with students needing a total of 200 credits to achieve their SACE. As part of their SACE, students must complete the following compulsory subjects, achieving at least a C at Stage 1 or C- at Stage 2: • Stage 1 Exploring Identities and Futures (10 credits) • Stage 2 Activating Identities and Futures (10 credits) • Stage 1 or 2 literacy subjects (at least 20 credits) • Stage 1 or 2 numeracy subjects (at least 10 credits) • At least 60 credits of Stage 2 subjects The remaining 90 credits can come from either Stage 1 or Stage 2 subjects, or other courses or activities recognised by the SACE Board. All assessment in Stage 1 subjects is managed internally by the College. All Stage 2 subjects include both internal and external assessments. External assessments contribute 30% to the overall grade of a Stage 2 subject, and in this Curriculum Guide, they are the last listed assessment type. Find out more information about the SACE on their website. Plan your SACE, check your progress, and see your results through Students Online. You will need your SACE registration number and pin. University and TAFE Entry To receive an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), students must complete the SACE and achieve a grade of C- or higher in at least 90 credits of Stage 2 subjects. Certain subjects attract adjustment factors for most degrees. Some degrees have prerequisite subjects or assumed knowledge. Students are strongly encouraged to refer to the SATAC Guide and Tertiary Entrance booklet found on the SATAC website for information about entry into South Australian universities. TAFE SA recognises completion of the SACE as meeting the entry requirements for most of its courses, and may consider a variety of other qualifications and experiences in its entry and selection processes. Find out more information on the TAFE SA website. Vocational Education and Training (VET) As part of their SACE, students can receive recognition for the completion of accredited qualifications through vocational education and training (VET). Completion of units of VET must be verified by a statement of attainment from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and can include formal assessment of competencies within a workplace setting. There are a large number of VET courses recognised by the SACE Board. The full list can be found on the SACE VET Recognition Register, and includes courses in allied health, animal care, automotive, beauty, business, construction, creative industries, early childhood education and care, engineering, fashion, fitness, hospitality, graphic design, information technology, media, music, plumbing, and more. VET courses can run after hours, for half-days or full days during the school term or during school holidays. Students who wish to enrol in VET courses must consider their capacity to manage their school commitments, personal commitments, and the requirements of their VET course. Students who enrol in VET courses are typically encouraged to also enrol in Workplace Practices. If you are considering a pathway that includes VET, please speak with Ms Kostovic, our VET & Interdisciplinary Studies Learning Area Leader. One+ Students in the Senior Years access the shared facilities in One+ for certain subjects. Students may study one subject each semester at either of the other two schools on our campus if they wish to study a subject not offered at Gleeson College, or if a timetable clash prevents them from studying all chosen subjects at Gleeson College.