SACE Stage 2 Latin (continuers)
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Latin (continuers) is a Stage 2 subject within the South Australian Certificate of Education, the senior secondary qualification administered by the SACE Board of South Australia. It sits in the board's languages suite of continuers-level subjects, which are designed for students who have already built a sustained foundation in the language before Stage 2. Because it is a Stage 2 subject, it is typically taken in the final year of schooling and contributes to the 200 credits required for the SACE. The subject is assessed through two equally weighted components: school assessment, worth 50 per cent, and external assessment, worth 50 per cent. School assessment is subject to the board's moderation processes, while external assessment is conducted under the board's examination rules and academic integrity requirements. Students preparing for the subject should work from the official subject outline, which sets out the learning requirements, assessment types and performance standards, and should become familiar with the performance standards and grades used to judge achievement. Past examination papers remain available on the SACE website and continue to provide the most accurate resource for exam preparation, although sample exams and exam front covers are being removed. Candidates should also review the board's exam rules, timetable information and special provisions guidance, and confirm details with their school.
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About SACE Stage 2 Latin (continuers) preparation
What is the assessment structure for Stage 2 Latin (continuers)?
The subject is assessed in two parts, each weighted at 50 per cent: school assessment and external assessment. School assessment is moderated through the board's Stage 2 moderation processes. External assessment is governed by the board's external assessment and exam rules. Your school can confirm which assessment types apply to this subject.
How much of the final result comes from the exam?
External assessment accounts for 50 per cent of the subject result, with the remaining 50 per cent from school assessment. Because the split is even, strong school assessment work is just as important as exam performance. Do not treat the exam as the only thing that matters.
How should I prepare for the external assessment?
Past examination papers remain available on the SACE website and the board describes them as continuing to provide the most accurate resource for exam preparation. Work through them under timed conditions, review the performance standards and grades, and ask your teacher to mark your responses against those standards.
Can I retake the exam or resit the subject?
The source material does not state a retake policy for Stage 2 subjects or examinations. Retake and re-enrolment options depend on board rules and your school's arrangements, so ask your school's SACE coordinator rather than relying on general assumptions. This detail is not confirmed here.
How long is the exam and how many questions are there?
The source material does not specify a duration, question count or passing score for this subject's external assessment. Those details sit in the official subject outline and exam timetable. Check the SACE website's exam timetable and your school's subject outline for the confirmed details before planning your revision schedule.
Where can I find the exam timetable and rules?
The SACE website has sections for preparing for an exam, exam rules, exam timetable, oral examinations and results. Read the exam rules before the day, and check the timetable for your subject's scheduled session. Your school can also confirm practical arrangements such as venue and identification requirements.
What if I need special provisions for the exam?
The SACE website has a special provisions section covering assessment and exams. Special provisions are arranged through your school, so raise any need early with your SACE coordinator rather than close to the exam date. The board's guidance sets out what supporting evidence is required.
How will I receive my results?
The board has announced that the SACE Record of Achievement (ROA) and the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Statement (TES) will be available digitally only in Students Online from 2025. Results are released through the end-of-year and mid-year results channels described on the SACE website.
Where can I get a copy of my results later?
The SACE website includes a copy of results service and a results help and support section. Since the ROA and TES are moving to digital-only delivery in Students Online from 2025, keep your Students Online access details secure so you can retrieve documents when needed.
What are the most common preparation mistakes?
Relying only on notes rather than practising under exam conditions, ignoring the performance standards when self-marking, and leaving special provisions or timetable checks until the last minute. Build a revision schedule that covers both school assessment deadlines and exam practice, and confirm all official details with your teacher.