Students in Years 10 and 11

What to expect in Year 10

In Year 10, you will choose the subjects you want to study in the SACE/NTCET or IB Diploma. You may already have an idea of what you want to do after school, or you may still be exploring your options. A little planning now can help keep your tertiary study pathways open.

Start by exploring the types of courses available and whether they have prerequisites. These requirements can influence your subject choices.

Course offerings may change by the time you apply, but the SATAC website and publications can help guide your decisions in the right direction.
 

What to expect in Year 11

In Year 11, you will start thinking more seriously about your post-school pathway. This year is all about research and planning.

It’s okay if you don’t have all the answers yet – there is plenty of information to help you explore your options.

You will make subject choices for Year 12, so use the SATAC website and publications to guide decisions if tertiary study is your goal.

Make sure your study pattern qualifies you for an ATAR and check if your chosen courses have prerequisites. Avoid choosing subjects based on past scaling. Instead, focus on subjects you are interested in and good at to set yourself up for success.

Use Year 11 as a starting point for a successful Year 12 and to broaden your future options.

This is a great time to plan ahead and discuss with your school which pathways are available and best suited to help you achieve your goals in further education.

Forecast changes for SACE and NTCET students

Currently, SATAC is not aware of any changes to prerequisite subject requirements or assumed knowledge in the next two years.

For more information about SACE/NTCET subjects for tertiary entry, see the Tertiary Entrance booklet on the SATAC publications page.
 

Forecast changes for IB students

Currently, SATAC is not aware of any changes to prerequisite subject requirements or assumed knowledge in the next two years.

For more information, see the Tertiary Entrance (IB Diploma) booklet on the SATAC publications page.