Year 11 at AIS consists of a range of academic and engaging subjects from the wide range of SACE subjects available to students. Year 11 is the first stage of senior schooling in South Australia. It is the aim of this year of study for students to show their agency in choosing subjects, engaging in academic and action-based learning, and gaining strong self-efficacy.
Year 11 subjects are a combination of compulsory and elective learning leading students to be well-rounded members of the global community.
The compulsory SACE subjects in Stage 1 are:
- Mathematics
- English
- Exploring Identities and Futures
The elective SACE subjects in Stage 1 vary according to student choice.
AIS offers a combination of the following subjects currently:
- English as an Additional Language
- Mathematics for Specialist Maths
- Mathematics for Maths Methods
- Essential Mathematics
- Physics
- Biology
- Nutrition
- Health and Wellbeing
- Physical Education
- Chinese for Background Speakers
- Vietnamese for Background Speakers
- Indonesian for Background Speakers
- Business Innovation
- Accounting
Stage 1 SACE requires an IELTS of 5.0 for students to engage.
What is SACE?
The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is a modern, internationally recognised secondary school qualification designed to equip students with skills, knowledge, and personal capabilities to successfully participate in a fast-paced global society. It is designed to meet the specific academic needs and interests of students, and to develop and prepare them for their future career aspirations.
Why SACE with AIS?
- Use of university grounds and purpose-built laboratories for subject subject-specific development
- A fun and engaging house program
- Quality well-being care
- An interesting curriculum that focuses on knowledge, critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving
- A wide choice of subjects leading to a variety of universities
