The new English Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2026, with planning beginning in 2025. The syllabus will be taught to Year 11 from Term 1, 2026. Schools are to begin teaching Year 12 in Term 4, 2026. The first HSC examination for English Studies 11–12 Syllabus (2024) is in 2027.

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 Studies 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 Studies Year 11–12 (DOCX 3.2 MB)
• Scope and sequence template – English Studies Year 11–12 (DOCX 3.1 MB)
• Assessment schedule template – English Studies Year 11–12 (DOCX 3.6 MB).

Sample documents

These sample documents demonstrate how to use the planning templates. They can be adapted for planning, programming and assessing in a specific school context.

• Sample syllabus requirements planner – English Studies Year 11–12 (DOCX 3.7 MB)
• Sample scope and sequence – English Studies Year 11–12 (DOCX 3.1 MB)
• Sample assessment schedule – English Studies Year 11–12 (DOCX 3.7 MB).

Sample programs and resources

Sample programs and resources for the English Studies 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 Studies’ focus area and the Year 12 ‘Writing for purpose’ focus area.