We are thrilled to announce that the HEX High Accelerator Program has been officially approved by the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) board as a Community Developed Program for students studying the SACE curriculum. 

The HEX High Accelerator Program is a 6-week, fully online innovation program where students will work on projects that develop new ideas and solve complex problems for their community or any industry/sector they are interested in exploring. This is a unique program designed to help close the digital skills gap by providing high school students with university academic credit as they upskill in innovation and entrepreneurship.

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What does the recognition mean for SACE students?

The program has been approved as a Community Developed Program and can be recognised as part of the Community Learning recognition. This means high school students completing Stage 2 of their SACE (Year 11 and 12 students) can now do the HEX High Accelerator Program and earn 20 credits towards their SACE certificate. 

Note: While they are not 'SACE Subjects' and do not currently contribute to ATAR, they would be considered as part of a student's 'SACE Pathway', and be used to get the 90 credits required outside of compulsory subjects required for their SACE certificate.

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But that’s not all…

Not only do students receive credits towards their SACE certificate, but upon completion of the program at a passing grade or above, students will also receive a graded Academic Record from the University of Sydney. 

This Certificate confirms that the student has completed a full subject at an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 - Undergraduate level and is recognised by universities across Australia and internationally as an undergraduate elective subject in a variety of degrees. This saves students time and money!

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