The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) end-of-year exams are a crucial component of your senior secondary education. This comprehensive guide provides you with the official SACE exam timetable for 2024, along with valuable tips to help you excel in your exams and make the most of past papers.
SACE Exam Timetable 2024
The SACE Board of South Australia has released the official end-of-year exam timetable for 2024. Here's an overview of some key exam dates:
Southern Hemisphere Examinations Timetable November 2024
Southern Hemisphere Examinations Timetable November 2024
| Date |
Morning Session (9:00 AM) |
Afternoon Session (1:30 PM) |
| Tuesday, 15 October |
Auslan (continuers) [2AUC20] (10 am) 2 hrs
|
Latin (continuers) [2LTC20] (1:25 pm) 3 hours
Chinese (beginners) [2CHB20] 2 hrs 30 mins
Korean (continuers) [2KOC20] 2 hrs 50 mins
Nationally assessed languages* 2 hrs 30 mins
|
| Friday, 18 October |
|
Korean (beginners) [2KOB20] 2 hrs 30 mins
|
| Tuesday, 22 October |
|
French (beginners) [2FRB20] 2 hrs 30 mins
Italian (beginners) [2ITB20] 2 hrs 30 mins
|
| Tuesday, 29 October |
|
Japanese (beginners) [2JAB20] 2 hrs 30 mins
Spanish (beginners) [2SPB20] 2 hrs 30 mins
|
| Wednesday, 30 October |
Indonesian (background speakers) [2IND20] (11:15 am) 2 hrs
Japanese (background speakers) [2JAD20] (11:15 am) 2 hrs
|
Modern Greek (beginners) [2MGB20] 2 hrs 30 mins
|
| Thursday, 31 October |
|
German (beginners) [2GEB20] 2 hrs 30 mins
|
| Friday, 1 November |
|
Indonesian (beginners) [2INB20] 2 hrs 30 mins
|
| Monday, 4 November |
Mathematical Methods [2MHS20] 130 minutes
|
General Mathematics [2MGM20] 130 minutes
|
| Tuesday, 5 November |
Essential Mathematics [2MEM20] 130 minutes
|
English as an Additional Language [2EAL20] 160 minutes
|
| Wednesday, 6 November |
Chemistry [2CEM20] 130 minutes
|
Psychology [2PSG20] 130 minutes
|
| Thursday, 7 November |
Accounting [2ACO20] 130 minutes
|
Chinese (background speakers) [2CHD20] 130 minutes
Chinese (continuers) [2CHC20] 130 minutes
French (continuers) [2FRC20] 130 minutes
Indonesian (continuers) [2INC20] 130 minutes
Modern Greek (continuers) [2MGC20] 130 minutes
Spanish (continuers) [2SPC20] 130 minutes
Arabic (continuers) [2ARC20] (2.30 pm) 2 hrs
Korean (background speakers) [2KOD20] (2:30 pm) 2 hrs
|
| Friday, 8 November |
Biology [2BGY20] 130 minutes
|
Modern History [2MOD20] 130 minutes
|
| Monday, 11 November |
Physics [2PYI20] 130 minutes
|
Economics [2ENO20] 130 minutes
|
| Tuesday, 12 November |
English Literary Studies [2ELS20] 100 minutes
|
German (continuers) [2GEC20] 130 minutes
Italian (continuers) [2ITC20] 130 minutes
Japanese (continuers) [2JAC20] 130 minutes
Vietnamese (background speakers) [2VND20] 130 minutes
Vietnamese (continuers) [2VNC20] 130 minutes
|
| Wednesday, 13 November |
Specialist Mathematics [2MSC20] 130 minutes
|
Nutrition [2NTN20] 130 minutes
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| Thursday, 14 November |
Legal Studies [2LES20] 130 minutes
|
Tourism [2TOS20] 130 minutes
|
| Friday, 15 November |
Music Studies [2MSI20] 130 minutes
|
Geography [2GHY20] 130 minutes
|
Notes:
- The written examinations for the following nationally assessed languages at continuers level will be held on Tuesday 15 October, 1.30 pm, South Australian Time: Armenian, Bengali, Bosnian, Chin Hakha, Croatian, Dutch, Filipino, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Karen, Khmer, Macedonian, Nepali, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sinhala, Swedish, Tamil, Turkish, and Yiddish.
- All subjects in blue text denote an electronic examination. Please refer to the day-by-day instructions that will be provided to schools at the beginning of Term 4.
- Schools with students enrolled in subjects that have examinations scheduled at the same time are to contact the SACE Board by 4 September to discuss special arrangements.
Essential Tips for SACE Exam Success
Here are some proven strategies to help you perform your best in the SACE exams:
- Understand the subject outlines: Familiarise yourself with the subject outlines for each of your subjects, ensuring you've covered all required topics.
- Practise with past exams: Use past SACE exams to understand the format and types of questions you'll encounter.
- Create a study plan: Develop a balanced study schedule that covers all your subjects, allocating extra time for challenging areas.
- Use active learning techniques: Engage with the material through practice questions, summarising, and explaining concepts to others.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Prioritise regular exercise, a balanced diet, and sufficient sleep, especially as exams approach.
Maximising the Benefits of Past Papers
Past papers are an excellent resource for HSC exam preparation. Here's how to use them effectively:
- Start early: Begin working through past papers several months before your exams to familiarise yourself with the format and types of questions.
- Replicate exam conditions: Time yourself and complete full papers without interruptions to improve your time management skills.
- Analyse your performance: After completing a past paper, review your answers carefully and identify areas for improvement.
💡 Pro tip - keep a log of all questions you get wrong during your revision and repeat them closer to your exam date
- Focus on weak points: Use your performance on past papers to pinpoint topics that need more attention in your study schedule.
- Track your progress: Keep a record of your scores on different past papers to monitor your improvement over time.
💡 For access to past papers, go here: SACE Past Exams
Remember, thorough preparation and a positive attitude are key to success in your SACE exams. Stay focused, manage your time wisely, and don't forget to take care of your well-being during this important period. Good luck with your studies and upcoming exams!
SACE Resources
We have a ton of great resources for SACE students looking to excel. One of our most popular resources is our Ultimate Guide to Metalanguage. This document has 500+ metalanguage terms that any English, English Literary Studies or Essential English must need to know to do well in your exam.
