Information for adult students (candidates)

Eligibility

Students who will be 17 years or older at the end of 2026

There are two categories of these students, who are referred to as candidates. Both groups of candidates must not be enrolled in a Queensland secondary school. These groups are:

1. candidates who have finished the year 12 year of schooling and have obtained a
   • Senior statement or Statement of Results;
     and/or
   • Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
2. candidates who have not finished the Year 12 year of schooling and have not obtained a
   • Senior Statement
   • Statement of Results
   • Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

Students who will be less than 17 years old at the end of 2026

These students (candidates) must apply to establish their eligibility. There will be a process to establish eligibility as part of registration. If eligible, candidates who will be less than 17 years old may register for a maximum of three General (Senior External Examination (SEE)) subjects in one year.

These candidates will not be eligible if they:

• are enrolled in a Queensland secondary school
• have completed Year 12
• have obtained a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or Senior Statement.

Eligibility and possible AARA

Access arrangement and reasonable adjustments (AARA) are provided to minimise, as much as possible, barriers for a candidate whose disability, impairment, medical condition or other circumstances may affect their ability to read, respond to or participate in assessment.

The closing date for applications from registered Senior External Examination (SEE) candidates seeking AARA is Sunday 31 May. Information about AARA can be found on the AARA webpages and in the Senior Education Profile (SEP) calendar.

Tuition

Adult candidates can sit examinations without tuition, but it is not recommended. Candidates can enrol at an ethnic school, study with a private tutor or study independently.

For tuition enquiries, contact the Queensland Department of Education.

Registration

Adult candidate registration will open in early February.

Registrations close: Thursday 30 April. The fee is $75.95 per subject.

Registrations received after 30 April will not be accepted unless there are exceptional circumstances. Adult candidates are required to email SEEregistration@qcaa.qld.edu.au to explain reasons for the QCAA to consider the late registration.

If a late registration is accepted, the fee will be $124.12 per subject.

To register, complete the General (Senior External Examination (SEE)) registration form for adult students (candidates).

Refunds for withdrawing from General (SEE) subject registrations

A candidate may withdraw their registration for a General (SEE) subject at any time before 30 May 2026 and the QCAA will refund the fees paid, less an administration fee. Fees will not be refunded for withdrawals made after this date. To withdraw registration, email SEEregistration@qcaa.qld.edu.au .

Examination venue for independent adult students (candidates)

Adult/independent SEE candidates who are not studying with a main learning provider (MLP), must arrange and pay for an approved examination venue.

Costs

Candidates are responsible for all costs associated with the examination venue. The QCAA will invoice candidates for these costs, which must be paid before sitting the first Senior External Examination.

Costs typically include:

• venue hire
• courier
• supervisor
• administration.

Candidates do not pay the venue or supervisor directly.

Examination venue application

To book a non-MLP examination venue, adult/independent candidates must submit the application form before close of business (COB) Monday 31 August 2026.

1. Find a suitable venue: Adult/independent SEE candidates are responsible for finding a suitable venue to sit their examinations, such as a university, TAFE college or library. The QCAA is unable to provide venues or host students for examinations. Candidates must provide venue details at the time of registration; failure to provide this information could result in registration being cancelled.
2. Find a suitable supervisor: Adult/independent SEE candidates are responsible for finding a suitable supervisor for their examinations. Before agreeing to supervise the candidate, the supervisor should be made aware of their duties and responsibilities available at Information for variation to venue supervisors.
3. Complete the Venue application form: Senior External Examination (SEE) (DOCX, 214.4 KB) and email to aara@qcaa.qld.edu before close of business (COB) Monday 31 August 2026.

Note: The QCAA assesses each variation to venue application on its own merit and must be satisfied the venue and supervisor are suitable before approving the variation.

4. The QCAA will advise you of the application’s outcome.

Results

2026 examination results will be available via Student Portal learning accounts on the myQCE website on Wednesday 16 December 2026. QCAA reports results to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) calculation where applicable.

More information

For more information or to update your details, email  SEEregistration@qcaa.qld.edu.au.