Course Accreditation

Courses are accredited on the basis that they meet the requirements for the following classifications. A course may meet the requirements for a number of classifications:

• A Courses
  These courses have been deemed by the Board to be educationally sound and appropriate for students in Years 11 and 12
• M Courses
  These courses are A courses which have been deemed by the Board as providing appropriate educational experiences for students who satisfy specific disability criteria. M Unit template
• T Courses
  These courses have been deemed by the Board to prepare students for higher education
• H Courses
  H classification is given to a course that has been designed and accredited by an Australian National University and where successful completion of the course will be recognised towards an undergraduate degree
• V Courses
  These courses may lead to the award of a Vocational Certificate or Statement of Attainment
• R Courses
  These courses are appropriate for students in Years 11 and 12 and are usually designed to provide personal development, recreational or community services activities. R Unit template
  

Adoption of Courses (Type 1 or Type 2)

Adoptions are submitted to the Office of the Board of Senior Secondary Studies.  Colleges should ensure that the course is currently accredited. 

The submission for Type 1 should include:
Course Accreditation/Adoption Form, Type 1 with signature of Principal and College Board Chair, as well as Course Accreditation/Adoption Supporting Statement.

The submission for Type 2 courses should include:
Course Accreditation/Adoption Form, Type 2 as well as
Course Accreditation/Adoption Supporting Statement.

Contact with the Accreditation Coordinator can be made by email BSSS.Enquiries@act.gov.au