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HSC written exams 3: Wednesday October 19
In 2011, HSC students are sitting for 117 different written exams over 18 days between October 17 and November 11.
09.25-11.30 Paper 2: English Advanced, English Standard
- This is the second day of English exams.
- 67 880 students are enrolled in at least one HSC English course
- English is the only compulsory HSC course
- Advanced: 27 289 enrolled, 52% male : 48% female, third largest enrolment
- Standard: 34 929 enrolled, 42% male : 58% female, largest enrolment
- Look for a Test yourself question from today's English papers.
12.40-14.45 Society and Culture
- 4054 candidates, 18% male : 82% female
15.25-16.30 Paper 2: English as a Second Language
16.40-17.10 Listening Paper: English as a Second Language
- English as a Second Language: 2941 candidates, 51% male : 49% female
Enrolments as of 1 September 2011. Follow the Board on Twitter@NewsAtBOS.
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