Years 7–10 Syllabuses

Schools in New South Wales use the Years 7–10 syllabuses listed below. Click a syllabus to view it in full.

The NSW K–10 English, Mathematics, Science (including Science and Technology K–6) and History syllabuses are available in an interactive format via the NSW syllabuses site. The online presentation allows filtering, searching and viewing by stage and subject. There are a range of materials available to support implementation of the syllabuses including sample scope and sequences, units and assessment activities.

The information for English, Mathematics, Science and History in the Years 7–10 Syllabus Course Descriptions has been updated to reflect the requirements and content of the new syllabuses.

Information about other syllabuses in the Years 7–10 Syllabus Course Descriptions is unchanged.

All schools are required to deliver programs of study that comply with the requirements of NESA syllabuses. For schools that are accredited the courses must also satisfy the prescribed hours for the Record of School Achievement and be based on the outcomes of NESA syllabuses.

Beyond the prescribed study hours schools have discretion to offer courses beyond the NESA curriculum. If individual schools choose to teach material not approved or endorsed by NESA, it must be made clear to students that this material is additional to and not part of the relevant NESA syllabus. Such material is not to be set as part of school-based assessment of NESA syllabuses that contributes to the Record of School Achievement.

The teaching of any religious, ideological or philosophical beliefs that are not in conflict with these constraints and are not otherwise contrary to the requirements of the Education Act is a matter for the school and the school community.

Contact: KLA Inspector
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