Rules for Recognised Studies
There are a few conditions that must be met for non- learning to count towards an
SACE Board recognition
The SACE Board must approve any subjects or learning experiences as Stage 2 level. If the study will not count towards your SACE or it cannot be used as
Level of study and achievement
- Recognised Studies must be Stage 2 level or higher.
- For the qualification must be at AQF Level 3 (Certificate III) or above.
- You must achieve results equivalent to or better than a C- in SACE or NTCET grades.
When to complete Recognised Studies
Recognised Studies must be completed in the same year or earlier than SATAC calculates your ATAR for the first time.
ATARs cannot be recalculated to include studies completed after your ATAR is first issued. This means that if you achieved an ATAR in Year 12, any recognised studies completed in Year 13 will not contribute to that ATAR.
Final results must be provided to the SACE Board by the end of the clerical check period (mid-February of the following year).
Approving Recognise Studies for inclusion in the ATAR
Once the SACE Board has approved the learning to be included for SACE completion, SATAC will review the subject for its inclusion in your ATAR calculation. Once formally approved, The SACE Board will inform your school.
Some students include university subjects in their flexible option. These are not pre-approved and must be submitted for approval.
SATAC generally approves degree-level subjects on application, provided they are not introductory subjects.
It is important to apply for approval the year before you intend to study the subject, in case your application is rejected.
