Quality of teaching and learning

We require that: 

1. The school is appropriately resourced with sufficient staff employed in management, teaching and support roles. 
2. The school curriculum is clearly expressed and accessible to teachers, students and their parents. 
3. Assessment outcomes are monitored and evaluated with clear feedback on teaching and learning strategies. 
4. Teachers have appropriate qualifications to deliver the SACE successfully. 
   • Teachers should also have at least three years' experience teaching at either high school, senior secondary or university level.  
   • They should hold a bachelor’s degree, postgraduate diploma or higher qualification in their teaching subject.  
   • They should hold a teaching qualification at a bachelor’s degree or postgraduate diploma level or higher.  
   • Qualifications should be from an English-speaking university program; otherwise, the teacher should hold an English language teaching qualification, e.g., TESOL.  
5. Teaching takes account of students' diverse learning styles and individual needs. 
6. The school has a well-designed approach to the professional development of teachers and other staff. 
7. The school has a clear policy to address the language needs of learners.