Board of Studies (NSW)

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The Board of Studies NSW (BOS) was established in 1990 to serve government and non-government schools in the development of school education for Years K-12. It provides educational leadership by developing quality curriculum and awarding secondary school credentials, the School Certificate and the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

The Board of Studies:

• sets the core curriculum by developing syllabuses for Kindergarten to Year 12 and provides support materials for teachers and parents;

• manages the NSW School Certificate external Tests (Year 10) and the Higher School Certificate Examinations (Year 12) each year;

• assesses student achievement and awards high quality credentials to meet the needs of the full range of students;

• promotes the provision of quality education by developing, communicating and implementing educational policies and practices;

• provides advice on grading and assessment policy and procedures;

• promotes the provision of quality education through the registration and accreditation of non-government schools, certifying that they may

teach students and enter students for the examinations; and

• effectively manages its resources so that educational objectives are met.

Website: www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au