Senior secondary schooling
Territory schools provide senior secondary students with a variety of opportunities and experiences to help them prepare for their future.
Northern Territory Certificate of Education
Senior secondary students generally work towards the Northern Territory Certificate of Education. The Northern Territory Board of Studies issues the certificate to students who meet the requirements and levels of achievement during their senior secondary studies.
There are two levels: Stage 1, generally Year 11, and Stage 2, generally Year 12. Although most students complete the certificate in two years, it can be done part-time for as many years as required. At least 22 approved units must be studied.
Senior secondary students in the Territory undertake subjects developed and accredited by the Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia (SSABSA).
There is an extensive list of subjects available to senior secondary students through Territory schools. Each school can provide a list of senior subjects it offers. Careers advisers can help with subject selection.
Tertiary Entrance Rank
The Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) is one of the factors universities use to determine whether a student is eligible for a course. The Northern Territory Certificate of Education and TER issued to NT students are recognised nationally.
Students from the Northern Territory apply to and are accepted to universities throughout Australia and beyond.
Transferring to the Territory
Students moving to the Territory during their senior secondary school years can gain credit towards their Northern Territory Certificate of Education for courses completed in Year 11 at their previous school.
Year 12 subjects completed in other States may also gain credit towards the Northern Territory Certificate of Education, but cannot contribute to a TER unless the result was achieved in South Australia.
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