Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards news
Subscribe by email
Enter your details to receive the weekly BOSTES Bulletin e-zine. Privacy Policy
Subscribe by RSS
Top categories
Media
Media releases
Review all media releases.
Media inquiries
- Mobile +61 477 362 546
- Email: media@bostes.nsw.edu.au
These contact numbers are for journalists only. Students, teachers and other members of the public should refer to the Contact Us page for the most relevant contact for their enquiry.
HSC written exams 9: Thursday October 27
There are 6398 students enrolled in at least one HSC language course.
French is the most popular language to study, followed by Japanese and Chinese.
When it comes to individual language courses, Chinese Background Speakers has the largest number of enrolments.
Today’s Test yourself question is from Ancient History and French Beginners.
09.25-12.30 Ancient History
- 12 328 enrolled, 41% male : 59% female, eighth largest course enrolment
13.55-16.00 Metal and Engineering (VET)
- 1303 enrolled, 97% male : 3% female
13.55-17.00 language: Classical Hebrew Continuers
- 28 enrolled, 29% male : 71% female
14.00-16.00 language: Latin Extension
- 101 enrolled, 63% male : 37% female
14.00-16.40 language: French Beginners
- 625 enrolled, 18% male : 82% female, fourth largest language course enrolment
14.00-17.00 language: Continuers: Arabic, French
- Arabic 234 enrolled, 31% male : 69% female
- French 835 enrolled 28% male : 72% female, second largest language course enrolment
14.00-17.00 language: Chinese Background Speakers
- 963 enrolled, 47% male : 53% female, largest language course enrolment
Enrolments as of 1 September 2011. Follow the Board on Twitter @NewsAtBOS.
HSC written timetable | HSC courses | VET frameworks | Language course eligibility | Media guide