HSC, A-levels, IB and AP explained. Which curriculum is right for you?

Everything you need to know about choosing the right high school curriculum

Which curriculum is right for you?

There are a number of factors that can help you decide what curriculum is right for you. The 3 main criteria we look at are the curriculum content, its examination style, and its global recognition. The importance of each criterion can vary with each student’s individual goals and aspirations. Download our exclusive curriculum ebook to find out more.

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HSC
The Higher School Certificate (HSC) is the highest level of attainment students can reach in secondary school in New South Wales. The external exams are administered by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
International GCSE & A-levels
The International GCSEs and A Levels are the most commonly studied curriculum around the world. They are based on the UK high school education system and are adapted for a global student base.

Subjects are designed to follow a logical, structured syllabus with all the learning goals a student should expect to master over the course of their qualification, clearly laid out.
IB
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is an internationally recognised curriculum that aims to foster internationally-minded and well-rounded students. Around 5,000 schools around the world offer the programme.

The IB was first proposed in the 1960s for high school students only. Since then it has grown into a K-12 programme, with the Early Years Programme (EYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are a set of US curricula created by College Board to give students the opportunity to take college-level courses and, depending on the score a student receives on the exam, receive college credit.

Want to find out more? Download our exclusive ebook

Our exclusive ebook covers everything you need to know about HSC, IB, A-levels & AP. Fill out the form below to discover the key similarities & differences between each in your journey to discovering the right curriculum for you or your child!

Curriculum structure

Find out how comprehensive each curriculum is and how the assessments are structured. It's important to ensure that you or your child's learning styles are aligned to the curriculum of choice.

Benefits

Find out the reasons to choose each curriculum and the answers to questions such as: Is it globally recognised? Is it academically rigorous? Does it have a variety of subjects offered?

Shortcomings

Discover what you need to consider when choosing each curriculum. The shortcomings have different impacts based on the student's dreams and aspirations. Nevertheless, it's crucial that you're aware of the 'shortcomings' to make sure you make a well-considered decision.

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