The Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) is the credential awarded to
High School
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students who successfully complete senior high school level studies (years 11 and 12 or equivalent) in the
Northern Territory
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,
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.
The NTCET Structure
NTCET is normally taught in years 11 and 12 of senior high school in the Northern Territory. There are two levels: Stage 1, generally taught in Year 11, and Stage 2, taught in Year 12. At least 22 approved units must be studied.
Each NTCE subject is organised into units, there is a list of subjects available to senior secondary students through Territory schools. Students can select up to 9 free choice units from Stage 1 and/or Stage 2 subject offerings. Each territory school can provide a list of senior subjects it offers.
Secondary students work towards the Northern Territory Certificate of Education. The
Northern Territory Board of Studies
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issues the certificate to students who meet the requirements of achievement during their studies.
Calculation of the Tertiary Entrance Rank
The ATAR is calculated by the
South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre The South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) processes applications for entry into courses offered at participating educational institutions in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
SATAC assesses qualifications presented by applic ...
(SATAC) for students who successfully complete the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) and fulfill certain other criteria to qualify for a ATAR.
Results for the NTCET are forwarded to SATAC by the
Northern Territory Board of Studies
Northern may refer to the following:
Geography
* North, a point in direction
* Northern Europe, the northern part or region of Europe
* Northern Highland, a region of Wisconsin, United States
* Northern Province, Sri Lanka
* Northern Range, a ...
.
See also
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Education in Australia
Education in Australia encompasses the sectors of early childhood education (preschool) and primary education (primary schools), followed by secondary education (high schools), and finally tertiary education, which includes higher education (Uni ...
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Tertiary Entrance Rank
The Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) was a tertiary entrance score used in several Australian states, the ACT and the Northern Territory as a tool for selection to universities in Australia. As of 2010, it has been replaced by the Australian Tertiary ...
References
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External links
NT GovernmentNT Board of Studies
School qualifications
Australian Certificate of Education
Education in the Northern Territory