The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) develops and manages senior syllabuses for Queensland schools. We also create teaching, learning and assessment resources to support schools deliver these syllabuses.
This page provides information about current syllabus development and management activities.
Proposing a new senior subject
If you wish to propose a new senior subject, contact the QCAA secretariat at qcaasecretariat@qcaa.qld.edu.au.
Understanding senior syllabuses
Types of syllabuses
Queensland has several types of senior syllabuses:
- General
- General (Extension)
- Applied (Essential)
- Applied
- Short Course
- General (Senior External Examination)
For information about General, General (Extension), Applied (Essential), Applied and Short Course syllabuses, see Section 4 of the QCE and QCIA policy and procedures handbook.
For more information about General (Senior External Examination (SEE)) subjects, see the Senior External Examination pages.
Alternative sequences
For more general information about alternative sequences, including access to the alternative sequences, please contact scu@qcaa.qld.edu.au.
For subject-specific information about alternative sequences, please contact the relevant learning area unit.
- Last updated:
- 20 August 2026
