HSC & IB

About the HSC

The Higher School Certificate is the highest academic credential within the NSW school system and allows a particularly flexible choice of subjects.

• Girls undertake 12 units of study in Year 11. Most subjects count for 2 units.

• Girls typically take 11-12 units of study in Year 11 with further subject specialisation options available.

• Around 20 subjects offered. Only English is compulsory.

About the IB

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year course of study for Years 11 and 12 which has a distinctive educational philosophy and is offered in over 140 countries.

• Girls must undertake one subject from each of six categories: English language and literature, foreign language, humanities, sciences, mathematics, the arts.

• They must also undertake additional courses and activities: the Extended Essay; Creativity Activity Service; Theory of Knowledge.

• Girls are awarded a final score out of 45.

Around the world there is increasing interest in the IB Diploma. Find out more here.