NSW Higher School Certificate (Australian Matriculation)

LAN Accredited

Awarded by the Board of Studies, Sydney, the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC) is Internationally recognized and also well accepted by all Local Private Universities and Colleges.

Programme Description

NSW HSC is the final year matriculation program in New South Wales, Australia. This university entrance qualification is accepted by all universities in Australia, New Zealand and many universities in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, India and all local private universities. The Higher School Certificate, issued by the Board of Studies, New South Wales, is hence internationally recognized.

Features of the Program

The course commences in January and is conducted over 10 months. A wide range of subjects is available in Science, Commerce or Arts. Students may combine subjects from different streams for broader options in tertiary studies. The Assessment System - 50% Internal Assessment based on course work and 50% on a Final External Examination.

Academic Pathway

Why choose HSC?

  • INTI International College Penang has the BEST and HIGHEST results among all private colleges in the Northern Region of Malaysia, for any Pre-U/Matriculation Programmes!
  • Fully accredited by LAN (A0279)
  • Short duration: one year course, results out in December
  • Can combine subjects in Science & Humanities
  • Assessment system : 50% Internal, 50% External
Proven Track Record
Year UAI 90 & Above Best Score
1995 12.70% 99.95
1996 12.80% 100.00
1997 11.30% 98.60
1998 13.40% 98.80
1999 17.00% 99.60
2000 19.53% 99.90
2001 22.31% 98.60
2002 34.44% 99.95
2003 22.05% 99.90
2004 33.70% 99.65
2005 29.30% 99.65
2006 31.97% 99.65

Admission Requirements

Entry to the HSC program is based on the SPM, GCE 'O' Level, Senior Middle Three or equivalent qualifications. Forecast or Trial Examination results are accepted for provisional admission.

For Science Stream: Five Credits with a total aggregate of 26 or less, inclusive of Mathematics, English and two other science subject. For Arts Stream: Five Credits with total aggregate of 26 or less, inclusive of Mathematics, English and three other academic subjects.

HSC Structure

All subjects are available at the 2 unit level. A student must take:

  • A total number of subjects to make up 10 units
  • 2 units English as a second language must be included in the 10 units.

Course Subjects

  • English as a second language - 2 units
  • Mathematics - 2 units
  • Mathematics Ext.1 - 3 units
  • Mathematics Ext.2 - 4 units
  • Biology - 2 units
  • Chemistry - 2 units
  • Physics - 2 units
  • Information Processes and Technology - 2 units
  • Accounting (TAFE) - 2 units
  • Business Studies - 2 units
  • Economics - 2 units

Applicant can get to know more about the course subjects from our campus.

Course Subjects

The HSC has a mix of external and internal assessment controlled by the Board of Studies, New South Wales. The external assessment which comprises 50% of the final marks, consists of a final examination held in October, which is set and marked in Australia. The Internal assessment, which accounts for the other 50% of the final marks, consists of assignments, projects and tests set and marked by INTI International College Penang. The assessment marks awarded by the College are moderated against the examination marks. The average of those two marks is used to determine eligibility for university entrance. Entry into universities depends on the Universities Admission Index (UAI). The UAI is a measure of a student's overall performance in comparison to all students taking the HSC. It provides the students with information on their achievement relative to other students. The maximum UAI is 100.00 which is awarded to the top group of students.

Intakes & Scholarships

Intake: January
Scholarships are available for qualified students