Eligibility
Students who will be 17 years or older at the end of 2017
These students may sit as many subjects as they wish and do not have to apply for eligibility.
Students who will be 16 years or younger at the end of 2017
These students may sit as many subjects as they wish if they have previously completed Year 12 and received a Senior Statement or Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
All others aged 16 years or younger must complete an eligibility form. A completed eligibility form should be sent to the QCAA before tuition begins.
Tuition
Adult students can sit examinations without tuition but it is not recommended. Students can enrol at a teaching centre or an ethnic school, study with a private tutor or study independently.
Registration closing dates and fees
Adult student registration closing date: 30 June. The fee is $61.15 per subject.
An online registration form will be available from 1 June.
Registrations received after 30 June will not be accepted unless there are exceptional and unavoidable circumstances. If a late registration is accepted, the fee will be $67.10 per subject.
Results
2017 Statements of Results will be posted to candidates on Tuesday 5 December.
Adult students are not eligible for an Overall Position (OP). The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) will allocate a selection rank for those applying for tertiary entrance in Queensland. Contact QTAC for more information.
Guide for adult students
The 2017 Guide for adult students provides an overview of the Senior External Examination.
Updating details/more information
Email externalexams@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3864 0475.
