PagineQueensland Curriculum Guide & Practice Tests
Queensland schools teach the Australian Curriculum version 9.0 from Prep to Year 10. Senior subjects lead to the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), with external exams set by the QCAA.
- 13 levels
- 270 practice tests
- 2 exam guides
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Exams and tests
| Exam | Subjects | When | Counts? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) | General subjects such as English, Mathematical Methods, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Modern History | External assessments in October–November of Year 12 | Subject results contribute to the QCE and ATAR. |
| NAPLAN | Reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar, punctuation) and numeracy | March (2026: 11–23 March), online | Does not count toward school reports; results go to families and schools. |
How school is organized
Prep, Years 1–6 (primary) and Years 7–12 (secondary).
Finishing school: The QCE requires 20 credits, including set amounts of literacy and numeracy.
Official curriculum: Australian Curriculum v9 (Queensland)
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Queensland use?
Queensland schools teach the Australian Curriculum version 9.0 from Prep to Year 10. Senior subjects lead to the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), with external exams set by the QCAA.
How are school years organized in Queensland?
Prep, Years 1–6 (primary) and Years 7–12 (secondary).
What is needed to finish school?
The QCE requires 20 credits, including set amounts of literacy and numeracy.
Which exams do students take in Queensland?
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE); NAPLAN.