Information about Year 10 in Queensland
Year 10 is the entry point to the senior phase of learning. It is the final year of the Australian Curriculum, and forms the foundation of knowledge, understanding and skills required for senior studies. It is when students reflect on and make important decisions about:
- achieving a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA)
- undertaking Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- seeking school-based training and apprenticeship opportunities for commencing tertiary studies.
Schools plan their Year 10 curriculum and assessment programs to provide a smooth transition between the Australian Curriculum and senior pathways.
Planning for Year 10
Schools design their Year 10 curriculum and assessment programs to ensure students:
- complete the P–10 Australian Curriculum prerequisite knowledge, understanding and skills
- receive the necessary advice, guidance and preparation to begin senior studies
- complete Senior Education and Training (SET) planning.
Schools may support students’ preparation for senior studies by:
- identifying opportunities within the Year 10 Australian Curriculum to introduce knowledge, understanding and skills that provide a foundation to the corresponding Year 11 and Year 12 senior syllabus
- selecting a range and balance of assessment techniques and conditions to gather evidence of student learning in the corresponding Year 10 Australian Curriculum achievement standard
- building knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for success in the Year 11 and Year 12 senior subjects by identifying the underpinning factors and their alignment to the corresponding general capabilities in the Year 10 Australian Curriculum
- addressing students’ individual needs through differentiation.
For more information, refer to the QCE and QCIA policy and procedures handbook.
- Last updated:
- 24 March 2026
