New in 2025

Activating Identities and Future (AIF) implementation  

From 2025 all schools can enrol in Activating Identities and Futures. Please familiarise yourself and your teachers with the subject information and dates and notices. 

Research Project and Personal Learning Plan  

Research Project will be available for teaching in 2025 and will not be available for teaching in 2026. 

Personal Learning Plan is not available for teaching in 2025 for SACE schools.  

School Contact information 

Principals Delegates can review and update School Contact Information Schools Online under the School > School information menu. 

Indepth study forms for Oral Examinations  

From 2025 Indepth study forms are not required for all language subjects, please refer to Oral Examinations for Languages for the list of subjects that require the indepth study form  

Modified Subject Codes  

In response to high demand, we have introduced an A & B option for Stage 2 Modified subjects (excluding compulsory subjects). This will provide students with the flexibility to undertake 2 enrolments in each Stage 2 Modified subject. It will also allow greater opportunity for teachers to plan up to 40 credits for each Stage 2 Modified subject (excluding compulsory subjects).  

A full list of enrolment codes is included on the Overview page of the Modified Subjects section of the SACE website.  

Subject improvement

Under the Subject Renewal program, the SACE Board has collaborated with educators to identify straightforward subject improvements for teaching in 2025. 

These are clearly communicated in the new subject changes log at the front of each subject outline. 

It is important that yearly changes are reflected in teachers learning and assessment plans. 

Learning and assessment plans (LAPs)
To support teachers with planning, we have ensured that each subject has at least one LAP that is consistent with the subject outline changes. Teachers who are currently using an established LAP should check it against the subject outline changes and make any necessary adjustments. For support and guidance, please refer to the updated LAP checklist on our website (also included on each subject page).

Improved subject site design
We have made improvements to the subject pages of our website.

We have heard from schools that navigation across and between subjects can be complicated and confusing. To improve the experience for teachers, we have introduced: 

• uniform navigation for every subject 
• tabs across the top of the subject landing page that divides information into 5 key sections
• separation of Stage 1 and Stage 2

SACE Coordinators can help their teachers by encouraging them:

1. To use the updated learning and assessment plan checklist [DOC 1MB]
2. Become familiar with the new subject page design on the SACE website

E-exams

There are no new subjects that are transitioning to an E-exams format in 2025. Please refer to the current list of subjects which do have an e-exams.

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Start-of-year checklist

A list of administration tasks to get you and your school ready for the year.

• Download the Start-of-year checklist [PDF 204KB]

Task	Why is this important?	How do I do this?
Update your school contact details	For us to deliver the best service, we need your most up-to-date details. School contact details are used by the SACE Board to distribute all SACE matters eg exams, special provisions, stage 1 moderation etc. For more, see My school details.	Review and update your school contact information in Schools Online under the School > School information. Change can also be made if they occur during the year
Transfer out students who have completed the SACE or left your school	Students who have left your school should be transferred at the beginning of every year. This is not done by the SACE Board. This allows other schools to transfer students in and cleans up your school data to make searches faster and less cluttered.	Select Students Group Transfer Out Select by homegroup or year level Select students on the left Transfer Out
Rollover classes, teachers, increment student year levels and manage homegroups	This process should be done at the beginning of every year prior to doing an import. Once classes and teachers are rolled over they can be edited or deleted if required. This means you won’t have to spend time creating your classes again and adding teacher accounts. Student details from the previous year are removed so that current student can be enrolled.	Select School Rollover Select the relevant radio button Important Note: be mindful of the clear all home groups selection, if you would like to keep the same homegroups as the previous year please unselect. Go Your selections will appear on the screen for you to confirm
Add new teachers and delete teachers who have left the school. All teachers should also have a user account which allows them to log into Schools Online and PLATO. These must be linked so that teachers can view their classes and access online result sheets.You need Principal’s Delegate access to log into this screen. Teachers who have left the school should also have their user account deleted. You need Principal’s Delegate access to log into this screen.	Keeping your teacher and user accounts up-to-date helps us communicate targeted subject information to subject teachers. For instructional videos and guides, see Schools online for school leaders	Select Schools User/Teacher List Add New User Select Add New User Enter their email address and select Check This will find them if they already have a user account Provide appropriate access and SAVE. Add New Teacher Select Add New Teacher Enter all information in fields required and select SAVE Linking User Account and Teacher Account Select users name on left of the screen Find their name in the dropdown box next to Teacher: heading, select SAVE.
Create/edit Stage 1 and Stage 2 classes and allocate your teachers	This allows teachers to view and check their classes in Schools Online. It will also ensure that teachers can access their online result sheets. For instructional videos and guides, see Schools online for school leaders.	Create SACE class Enter subject code and search Enter class details and submit Edit SACE class Select the subject to view the class Edit SACE Class link Edit the required field SAVE.
Check eligibility of students to enrol in subjects	Language subjects and Modified Subjects have eligibility requirements. It is the school's responsibility to ensure students are eligible.	Information regarding eligibility can be found under Coordinating the SACE.  See Information Sheets 4,5,6,17
New students registered for SACE studies – activate Students Online account	For students to be registered for the SACE, they must be entered into Schools Online. This will enable you to enrol them into their classes. It also allows the student to log into Students Online, active their account and set their Sharing Preferences. Students can then use the SACE tracker to track their own SACE progress. For instructional videos and guides, see Schools online for school leaders. *Please encourage new SACE students to visit the following information on the SACE website.  What is Students Online?	To create an individual student Select create student Enter required fields and select SAVE To add students using imports Importing and Exporting Guide South Australia Importing and Exporting Guide Northern Territory Students should be provided with their SACE registration number and default PIN to enable them to log in. This could align with the EIF enrolment process.
Enrol all students in classes	Enrolling students allows your school to track student completion in the SACE and their ATAR (if applicable). For instructional videos and guides, see Schools online for school leaders.	Select List SACE Classes Select the class Select Add students to the class Enter your selection and view Select the student(s) you would like to add and Add Students
Identify combined classes for assessment purposes	In a subject that has an examination or performance with fewer than 10 students the SACE Board recommends combining with another class. For all other subjects the teacher can choose to combine. Where a teacher has more than once class in a particular subject their classes will automatically be combined as one assessment group. For more, see Assessment groups — Stage 2. For instructional videos and guides, see Schools online for school leaders.	Select SACE Classes Select List SACE Classes Select from list or use search function Select Edit SACE Class Update Assessment Group if own school Update Assessment School and Assessment Group if other school has a different assessment group or more than one group SAVE
Check student enrolments will meet SACE completion (and/or ATAR)  requirements	It's your responsibility to ensure enrolments for each student meet SACE completion (and/or ATAR) requirements. For instructional videos and guides, see Schools online for school leaders.	Select Students Select Student Search (Own School) Enter registration number only or other details if registration number not known and Search Select Completion Check or ATAR
Prepare for moderation of Stage 1 Moderation and Modified Subject Review	Stage 1 Moderation/Modified Subjects Review occurs in a triennial cycle. Subjects required for Stage 1 Moderation or Modified Subjects Review are available on the Schools Online home page. For more, see Stage 1 moderation. Also see Modified Subjects - Review.	We will contact you early in the year and advise which subjects are required from your school. Anyone with Principal’s Delegate or Schools Online administrator access will be able to review the subjects required for moderation or review on the home page. If the subject is listed on the home page teachers should check their SACE Class Summary. This will display a banner advising the teacher there is a moderation/revie requirement for their subject as well as the submission due date for samples.

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Key dates and calendars

Check out the SACE operations posters to help communicate dates to staff.

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SACE Operational FAQs

Access answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.

When do I transfer out students?

The SACE Board does not transfer out any students on a schools behalf. All students who have completed the SACE or have left your school will remain at your contact school unless they are transferred out.

It’s essential to transfer students out on a regular basis as this provides a more accurate search facility.

You may receive an error message when performing a Rollover if you have not transferred students out and the year level increment has reached 20. This will block you from successfully performing a rollover.

Where do SACE coordinators get training?

The getting started checklist and Coordinating the SACE information provides SACE Coordinators will everything need to operationally administer the SACE in schools.

When and how do I do a rollover?

You should initiate a rollover at the beginning of the year prior to making any changes in Schools Online and before performing an import. Important Note: please be mindful of the ‘clear homegroups’ button as once homegroups are cleared they cannot be reinstated.

Once a rollover has been completed you can edit class information, change teachers, delete classes not required and add students.

How do I maintain the User/Teacher List?

You require Principal’s Delegate access to log in to the User/Teacher List Screen. Check all current teachers at your school have a teacher account and delete any teachers that are no longer at your school. Add a new teacher by selecting 'Add new teacher'.

Check all teachers have a user account, with correct email addresses and they are linked to their teacher account. This will provide them with access to log in and view their classes.

Any email accounts that are incorrect should be deleted and created again. Important Note: this will affect their PLATO log in, they may need to create a new password.

Create new users by selecting 'Add new User' and enter school email address. Select 'Check' button as this checks if the teacher already has a user account. Provide the relevant access and 'SAVE'.

How do I import files from an external source?

Schools can import data including teachers, classes, and students from external sources such as EDSAS, Daymap etc.

You will find instructions on how to import files in the PDFs below.

Downloads

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Systems, procedures, and policies

Schools Online

Schools Online is the SACE Board's system for schools to enter and manage student enrolments, results, and reporting.

• More about Schools Online, including user guides, instructional videos, and support.

Policies, guidelines, and procedures

This collection of documents contains requirements and guidance for the teaching and assessing of SACE subjects.

Forms

Forms are used for a variety of administration tasks in the SACE. They are often used with information sheets.

Information sheets

Information sheets cover a range of topics, from student enrolment through to submitting results. They provide detailed instructions for schools, and often include links to key dates.

Topics covered:

• School details
• Enrolment
• Resulting
• Moderation
• Exams
• Recognition in the SACE

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VET and recognised learning

We recognise learning that students have achieved outside of the SACE. Students can be granted SACE credits for appropriate qualifications, subjects, courses, or learning experiences.

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

VET enables students to acquire skills and knowledge for work through a nationally recognised industry-developed training package or accredited course. Students can gain recognition for up to 150 credits for completed VET courses. Exact recognition is dependent on many factors, up to the maximum credits listed on the VET Recognition Register (VRR).

• More about VET

Community learning

Community learning includes community-directed programs or self-directed programs approved by us. Students can count up to 90 credits for community learning.

• More about community learning

Other recognised learning

In addition to VET and community learning, we also offer credits for many other courses and learning experiences. This includes university studies, the International Baccalaureate (IB), language courses, exchange programs, and more. 

• More about other recognised learning

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Supporting student success

Special provisions

Special provisions supports students who have a disability, or have been affected by misadventure or personal circumstances beyond their control, to participate in the SACE.

• More about special provisions, including eligibility and how students can apply.

Modified Subjects

Modified Subjects exists to meet the learning needs of students with significant impairment in intellectual functioning or adaptive behaviours associated with their disability. It is a highly individualised subject in which curriculum and assessment are designed around development of the SACE capabilities and personal learning goals appropriate for the student.

• More about Modified Subjects, including eligibility, FAQs, and support.

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Events and professional learning

Many of the professional learning opportunities we provide are aimed at teachers, but there are also workshops and meetings during the year for school leaders.

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Get support

Our askSACE team can help you with any questions you have about the SACE. If they don't know the answer, they'll get you in touch with the people who do.

askSACE@sa.gov.au
1300 322 920
Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 5 pm

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