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English in Kindergarten to Year 10

Through the study of English students learn about the power, value and art of the English language for communication, learning and enjoyment. Developing proficiency in English enables students to become confident communicators, critical and imaginative thinkers and lifelong learners. Students develop their language skills through activities involving speaking and listening, reading and writing, and viewing and representing. They learn about language and literature through working with a wide range of print, spoken, visual, media, multimedia and digital texts.

New NSW Curriculum Reform syllabus: Implement from 2023

English for K−2

The new syllabus must now be taught in Kindergarten to Year 2 in all NSW primary schools.

The new syllabus, including new teaching and learning support resources, are available on the Digital Curriculum.

English for 3−10

The new syllabus is to be taught in Years 3 to 10 from 2024.

Detailed implementation information including key features and resources is available on the English syllabus development page.

Curriculum Reform timeline

To view implementation timelines for all syllabuses, visit our Curriculum Reform timeline page.

English syllabuses

View the syllabus and other support materials for the following courses.

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