SACE students who undertake an educational exchange for all or part of a year are eligible to apply for credits towards their SACE completion. 

Students who undertake a full-year exchange program can apply for up to 110 credits at Stage 1. 

• 70 credits PLUS 
• 20 credits for meeting the literacy requirement 
• 10 credits for meeting the numeracy requirement 
• 10 credits for Exploring Identities and Futures.  

Students who undertake an exchange program for part of the year are able to gain up to 100 credits towards Stage 1, not including Exploring Identities and Futures.  

In order to meet the literacy and numeracy requirements as described in the SACE Accreditation, Recognition, and Certification policy, which is part of the SACE Policy Framework, students provide copies of letters advising of the exchange, and subsequent certificates or final school reports or letters from the host school as evidence. 

For students to have exchange programs recognised, schools submit a Stage 1 and Stage 2 equivalent studies application form (Form 12) including endorsement from the principal or the principal’s delegate.