You don't have to live in a remote location to study by distance education. Day and evening classes for adult students are offered at 4 Education Queensland centres for continuing secondary education. Read the full procedure for Mature Age Student applications. Sitting 1 or more subject exams in the Senior External Examination can help you get the necessary results to gain a QCE, meet tertiary study requirements or improve your job prospects.
Exams are held across Queensland in October and November each year and cover 21 subjects including:. Read more about important dates, registration and adult learner options for the Senior External Examination. QCE subjects To be awarded a QCE you must complete a minimum of 20 credit points from a combination of courses including: core—the senior school subjects most students study preparatory—can include vocational education and training VET courses enrichment—courses that develop high level skills and knowledge in a specific area advanced—can include university courses and diploma or advance diploma programs.
Student transfers and the QCE You can receive a credit transfer if you change schools during Year 11 or 12—your previous study at a school within Queensland, interstate or overseas may count towards your QCE. For more information: phone 13 QGOV 13 74 68 email office qcaa. Distance education Queensland has 7 schools of distance education. Contact your preferred school to find out more about home-based learning. Centres for continuing secondary education Day and evening classes for adult students are offered at 4 Education Queensland centres for continuing secondary education.
Returning to high school Returning to high school to complete your senior education may be an option. Conditions apply if you want to enrol as a mature-age student including: a criminal history check the length of your previous state school enrolment. You must: not have been permanently excluded from your preferred school in the past comply with all relevant enrolment requirements.
Contact the principal of your preferred school to discuss your options. Examples include short courses in literacy, numeracy, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. VET prepares students for work through practical learning. Around 60 per cent of Queensland senior students achieve VET qualifications. Some of the most popular courses are business, information and communication technology, hospitality, construction, fitness, and sport and recreation.
These courses allow students to study a particular area of interest through recognised certificates and awards or university subjects studied while at school. Receiving a QCE is a great accomplishment that recognises the learning achievements of young people. With A QCE may also be needed to gain entry to some vocational education and training courses.
We know from research that young people who leave school early do not have the same chance of success as those who complete Year In fact, for every three young people who leave school early, one of those young people will not be in study or work in the year after they leave school.
We also know that school provides an important social network for teens and can help keep them connected and motivated. They may be able to complete some additional courses outside of school or come back early the next year to complete the credits they need. When you and your teen talk about their future, let them know that while staying at school might sometimes seem hard, sticking at it and working towards a QCE will help set them up for a great start to their life after school.
This process is the ideal time to explore the different options available to your teen during their senior years so they can work towards their career goals and achieve their QCE. Download the tip sheet: Conversation starters for parents. Download tip sheet: Different pathways for different young people. Last Updated: 16 July Related content My child's education Be positive about school at home Promoting the value of school and learning.
This site uses cookies. Skip links and keyboard navigation Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to footer Use tab and cursor keys to move around the page more information. Spark their Future. What is a QCE and how does my teen get one? Making the most of the senior years. Key points The senior years at high school can feel both exciting and daunting for teens. The Queensland Certificate of Education, or QCE as it is known for short, is the qualification Queensland students receive at the end of Year 12 if they complete enough learning.
It is awarded by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority. Students earn credits points for the learning they complete. Students need at least 20 credits to receive the certificate.
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