Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

The SACE Board’s work is underpinned by a range of policies, procedures and guidelines.

Many of these are essential reading for teachers and school leaders, containing requirements and guidance for the teaching and assessing of SACE subjects.

The SACE Board policy documents in this section are categorised according to their key functions.

Also included here are the SACE Policy Circulars, which provide easy-to-read summaries of key policies and procedures.

A full list of Policies and Policy Circulars can be found below.


Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

  • Policies and Procedures

    		Ethical Conduct of Research309 KB
    		Freedom of Information and Confidentiality89 KB
    		Guidelines for the Development of Local Programs and Integrated Programs124 KB
    		Guidelines for the Development of New Subjects108 KB
    		Guidelines for the Recognition of Courses147 KB
    		Merit Policy105 KB
    		Private Candidature152 KB
    		Prizes and Awards Policy163 KB
    		Recognition Arrangements for Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the SACE174 KB
    		Recognition of Community Learning112 KB
    		Redrafting, Reuse of Assessed Work, and Assessment Deadlines and Submission Dates141 KB
    		SACE Assessment and Quality Assurance of Board-Accredited Subjects201 KB
    		SACE Assessment and Reporting - Guidelines for Teachers 2012225 KB
    		SACE Modified Subjects Policy173 KB
    		SACE Policy Framework286 KB
    		SACE Word-count21 KB
    		Special Provisions in Curriculum and Assessment 2011-12327 KB
    		Stage 1 Information and Guidelines 2012545 KB
    		Stage 2 SACE Moderation Procedures 2012295 KB
    		Supervision and Verification of Students' Work187 KB
    		Terminology for the SACE111 KB
    		VET Recognition Register516 KB

  • Policy Circulars

    		Adult, Interstate, and Overseas Students122 KB
    		Assessment and Reporting for SACE Subjects112 KB
    		Introduction to SACE Policy Circulars134 KB
    		Literacy and Numeracy169 KB
    		Quality Assurance in the SACE138 KB
    		SACE Assessment Responsibility36 KB
    		SACE Certification Requirements144 KB
    		SACE Modified Subjects125 KB
    		SACE Overview130 KB
    		Stage 2 Assessment and Quality Assurance159 KB
    		VET in the SACE125 KB
    		VET Recognition Register148 KB