Academic integrity requirement
From 2026, Year 12 graduates must complete an academic integrity course during senior schooling. This is part of the QCE eligibility requirements.
Eligibility
Students working towards a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) can choose from a wide range of learning options to suit their interests and career goals.
To be eligible for a QCE, students must:
- have an open learning account
- not have been previously issued with a QCE or equivalent
- accrue at least one credit from the Core category of learning while enrolled at a Queensland school.
Requirements for a QCE
To receive a QCE, students must achieve the set amount of learning, at the set standard, in a set pattern, while meeting literacy and numeracy requirements and the academic integrity requirement.
Set amount
Students need 20 credits from learning options, including:
- QCAA subjects or courses
- vocational education and training qualifications
- non-Queensland studies
- recognised studies.
Set standard
Students must achieve:
- satisfactory completion
- grade of C or better
- competency or qualification completion
- pass or equivalent.
Set pattern
Students need 12 credits from completed Core courses of study and 8 credits from any combination of:
- Core courses of study
- Preparatory courses of study (maximum 4)
- Complementary courses of study (maximum 8).
Literacy and numeracy requirements
Students must meet literacy and numeracy requirements through one of the available learning options.
Academic integrity requirement
Students must meet the academic integrity requirement for the QCE by completing one of the available course options.
More information
See Section 2 of the QCE and QCIA policy and procedures handbook.
- Last updated:
- 28 July 2026
