Subjects you can choose to practice & submit exams
Written and marked by the most experienced teachers in NSW
Receive personalised feedback and comments
Gain access to exemplar responses and suggested answers
97% of our students improve their HSC mark
Practice, and receive feedback to boost your HSC marks
– The most effective way to improve your HSC results is to practice and receive personalised feedback.
– By taking our exams before the Trials, you’ll be able to get in front of any gaps that could impact your final marks.
– Our expert teachers and markers will provide personalised feedback that you can apply immediately to see improved results.
Our Exam Writers and Markers
Bruce has been teaching History for over 45 years. He is the author or co-author of eleven textbooks, and the recipient of three NSW Premier's History scholarships.
Andrew is currently Head of English. He has held Senior HSC Marker position s in all English Advanced modules and has spent almost 20 years as a marker.
Hubert has 13 years teaching experience and is currently Head Teacher Mathematics at a selective school. Andrew recognised by the NSW Department of Education as modelling best practice to ensure ongoing quality of education delivery of students in NSW.
Magdy has been a Mathematics teacher for more than 30 years. Magdy is a published author and is also the Supervisor of Marking for Mathematics.
Matt is a highly experienced Stage 6 Chemistry and Physics teacher. He has taken part in the setting and marking of numerous HSC examinations across a wide variety of Stage 6 Science courses. Students in his classes regularly score Band 6 results in both Chemistry and Physics.
Neil has degrees in (Science) Psychology and Economics, a Diploma of Education and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. He is currently Head Teacher Humanities and Big Picture (Interest Based Learning) and works as a Masters of Education Methods lecturer for UOW
With almost 20 years’ teaching experience and is currently Head Teacher Science. In 2016, she was awarded the Premier's Award for Innovation in Science & Maths Teaching and in 2017 she was nominated for the Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching.
Suzie has over 18 years teaching experience and is the current Head Teacher, Mathematics. She is a current member of the MANSW Executive committee, supporting Mathematics education statewide.
Joanne is a Deputy Principal and Senior HSC Teacher/Marker and a HSIE teacher with over 20 years experience who has worked as an HSC marker, judge, and senior marker. Joanne was a member of the Syllabus Writing Team for the current Legal Studies Syllabus.
Former Head of HSIE, Senior HSC Marker, HSC Author and Presenter
Subjects you can choose to practice & submit exams for
Biology
Business Studies
English
Chemistry
Mathematics
PDHPE
Physics
Legal Studies
How our exam marking works
1.
Choose the subject/s and modules whose 1 hour paper you would like to attempt.
2.
Receive access to your online portal to sit the exam by Monday 5th July.
3.
At start of Term 3, receive access to marks, comments and suggested answers.
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Use this information to help you prepare more effectively for your upcoming exams.
2021 Exam Marking Timetable and Pricing - $39.95 per 1 hour exam
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the questions be coming from? Can't I just find these myself?
While NESA does provide sample questions/answers, the questions and answers for each of these exams are written by our teachers who have had multiple years of HSC marking experience and are currently teaching the new syllabus. These questions are unique and are not available anywhere else. Please click here to view our list of teachers.
What sort of feedback will I expect to receive on my responses
In addition to a mark being provided, you will also receive short comments. Additionally, you will receive mark criteria and exemplar responses/solutions to all questions. Depending on the subject, the amount of feedback will vary.
Who will be providing the feedback on my papers?
Teachers with multiple years of HSC marking experience will be providing feedback. Please click here to view our list of teachers.
How close will these questions be to my Trial and Final exam?
While we don’t know what the questions in the NESA exam (and your school’s Trial papers) will be, all questions will be written based on what we expect to see in future exams. Advice provided by NESA, including sample/specimen questions will be used for us to formulate these questions. Therefore, you may see similar questions in your Trials/Finals, but we cannot guarantee that these questions will be asked again.
What if I am already performing really well/struggling with a particular subject. How will these exams benefit me?
The difficulty with the 2020 HSC exams, particularly for English, Mathematics Standard and the Sciences (among others) is that this content has not yet been assessed with a common exam. Therefore, no matter your current level of achievement, access to the help that these provide is vital. For higher achieving students, it’s a chance to refine and pick up a few more marks. For students who have not performed well in their previous tasks, it’s the chance to find out where the gaps are. There is no better way than preparing for the major exams than by simulating the real thing!
Is there benefit in participating in the HSC Live Webinar as well as these simulated exams?
Definitely! Our webinars are designed to cover vital course content, provide advice on how to approach types of questions and to view exemplar responses. You definitely serve to benefit from increasing your knowledge across each subject. These simulated exams give you a chance to put this into action!
What if I haven't yet covered all of the topics for this exam?
It’s still a valuable experience to sit for these exams as you should have covered 90-100% of the content by this time. For questions from the syllabus you have not yet covered, you will still receive exemplar responses to use later.
How do I access the exam papers?
Closer to the 28th June, you will be directed to our student portal where you will be able to access the exam. This portal will also contain information about how to complete and submit the exam, and will be where we publish your results and feedback.