Year 12 (SACE Stage 2) Curriculum Overview
Introduction to the SACE
What is SACE?
- SACE stands for South Australian Certificate of Education.
- A qualification for entry into universities and further training that is recognised nationally and internationally.
- The SACE is flexible, and caters for learning both in and outside school.
- Students can combine study and part-time work, a traineeship or school-based apprenticeship.
- Students can receive credit for SACE subjects, Flexible Industry Programs (FIPs), community learning, and university studies.
Additional Information about the SACE
SACE Requirements
- Students need 200 credits to achieve the SACE of which at least 70 must be at Stage 2.
- Most 10 credit subjects are studied over one semester and most 20 credit subjects are studied over two semesters.
- Students need to achieve a C grade or higher for Stage 1 requirements and a C- grade or higher for Stage 2 requirements to achieve the SACE.
SACE Stage 2 Curriculum
The SACE Stage 2 Curriculum is usually undertaken by students in Year 12.
At Stage 2 students undertake subjects to the value 70 Credits, which contributes to their SACE completion.
Flexible Industry Programs (FIPs) in SACE: As part of their SACE (Stage 1 and 2), students can complete Flexible Industry Program (FIP) courses. The flexibility of the SACE means that students can achieve their SACE with a focus on a FIP. Recognition can be given for up to 150 SACE credits at Stage 1 and/or Stage 2 for a successfully completed FIP. For more information, please visit the Flexible Industry Program (FIP) page.
