Academic integrity requirement
From 2026, Year 12 graduates will need to have completed an academic integrity course during their senior schooling as part of the eligibility requirements for the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
The QCAA is updating existing QCE resources to incorporate the new academic integrity requirement.
Students working towards a 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.
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.
Set amount
- 20 credits from learning options, including:
- QCAA subjects or courses
- vocational education and training qualifications
- non-Queensland studies
- recognised studies.
Set standard
- Satisfactory completion, grade of C or better, competency or qualification completion, pass or equivalent.
Set pattern
- 12 credits from completed Core courses of study
and - 8 credits from any combination of:
Literacy and numeracy requirements
Students must meet literacy and numeracy requirements through one of the available learning options.
Academic integrity requirement
From 2026, Year 12 graduates will need to meet the academic integrity requirement for the QCE.
More information
- Last updated:
- 13 October 2025
