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At a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
HSC<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		IB<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n		VET<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Broad-based pattern of study leading towards university matriculation in Australia and overseas, vocational pathways and work.<\/span><\/td>\nBroad-based pattern of study leading towards university matriculation in Australia and overseas.<\/span><\/td>\nBroad-based pattern of study for students who are looking to combine senior study with a pathway into work or TAFE.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Allows students to specialise in disciplines or ways of learning (only compulsory subject is English)<\/span><\/td>\nRequires students to study a broad range of academic disciplines<\/span><\/td>\nAllows students to study in areas that provide advanced standing or pathways into a range of vocations.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assessed through internal assessments and the external HSC Examinations<\/span><\/td>\nAssessed through externally moderated internal assessments, an extended essay, and external IB examinations<\/span><\/td>\nVET subjects assessed through competency-based assessments, work placements and (in some cases) an external examination<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can include a vocational (VET) subject<\/span><\/td>\nDoes not include vocational (VET) subjects<\/span><\/td>\nInclude traditional academic HSC subjects<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Leads to the award of the NSW Higher School Certificate<\/span><\/td>\nLeads to the award of the IB Diploma<\/span><\/td>\nLeads to the award of the NSW Higher School Certificate and nationally recognised Certificate II\/III qualifications<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject results provide students with an ATAR to provide access to university<\/span><\/td>\nOverall result (out of 45) provides students with an ATAR to provide access to university<\/span><\/td>\nStudents may or may not receive an ATAR (depending on their specific pattern of study)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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