English standard – planning samples and templates
Planning templates and sample documents for the English Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024).
Syllabus
English Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024) © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2025.
These resources have been developed to support teachers in planning and programming.
Planning templates and sample documents
These documents identify key requirements for planning and enacting the English Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024) and text requirements.
Planning templates
These templates can be used to support teachers in their planning, programming and assessment practices.
- Syllabus requirements planner template – English Standard Year 11–12 (DOCX 2.9 MB)
- Scope and sequence template – English Standard Year 11–12 (DOCX 3.1 MB)
- Assessment schedule template – English Standard Year 11–12 (DOCX 3.7 MB)
Sample documents
These sample documents demonstrate how to use the planning templates. They can be adapted for planning and programming in a specific school context.
- Sample syllabus requirements planner – English Standard Year 11–12 (DOCX 3.5 MB)
- Sample scope and sequence –English Standard Year 11–12 (DOCX 3.1 MB)
- Sample assessment schedule – English Standard Year 11–12 (DOCX 4.2 MB)
Sample programs and resources
Sample programs and resources for the English Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024) are currently in development. These samples will include teaching and learning programs, resources, sample assessments and annotated student work samples for the Year 11 'Reading to write: Transition to English Standard' focus area and the Year 12 'Language, identity and culture' focus area.