Tasmania Curriculum Guide & Practice Tests
Tasmanian schools teach the Australian Curriculum from Prep to Year 10. Years 11β12 lead to the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE).
- 13 levels
- 270 practice tests
- 2 exam guides
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Exams and tests
| Exam | Subjects | When | Counts? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) | TASC accredited courses, with external exams for many Level 3 and 4 courses | External exams in November | Course results contribute to the TCE and ATAR. |
| NAPLAN | Reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar, punctuation) and numeracy | March (2026: 11β23 March), online | Does not count toward school reports; results go to families and schools. |
How school is organized
Kindergarten (part-time) and Prep, Years 1β6 and Years 7β12.
Finishing school: The TCE requires 120 credit points of learning at Level 1 or higher, everyday adult standards of literacy, numeracy and ICT, and a pathway plan.
Official curriculum: Australian Curriculum v9 (Tasmania)
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Tasmania use?
Tasmanian schools teach the Australian Curriculum from Prep to Year 10. Years 11β12 lead to the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE).
How are school years organized in Tasmania?
Kindergarten (part-time) and Prep, Years 1β6 and Years 7β12.
What is needed to finish school?
The TCE requires 120 credit points of learning at Level 1 or higher, everyday adult standards of literacy, numeracy and ICT, and a pathway plan.
Which exams do students take in Tasmania?
Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE); NAPLAN.