Information for adult students (candidates)

Eligibility

Students who will be 17 years or older at the end of 2025

There are two categories of these students, who are referred to as candidates. Both groups of candidates must not be enrolled in a Queensland secondary school. These groups are:

1. candidates who have finished the year 12 year of schooling and have obtained a
   • Senior statement or Statement of results; and/or
   • Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
2. candidates who have not finished the Year 12 year of schooling and have not obtained a
   • Senior Statement
   • Statement of Results
   • Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

Students who will be less than 17 years old at the end of 2025

These students (candidates) must apply to establish their eligibility. There will be a process to establish eligibility as part of registration. If eligible, candidates may register for a maximum of three General (Senior External Examination) subjects in one year.

These candidates will not be eligible if they:

• are enrolled in a Queensland secondary school
• have completed Year 12
• hold a QCE or Senior Statement.

Eligibility and possible AARA

Access arrangement and reasonable adjustments (AARA) are provided to minimise, as much as possible, barriers for a candidate whose disability, impairment, medical condition or other circumstances may affect their ability to read, respond to or participate in assessment.

The closing date for applications from registered Senior External Examination (SEE) candidates seeking AARA is 30 June.

Information about AARA can be found on the AARA webpages and in the Senior Education Profile calendar.

Tuition

Adult candidates can sit examinations without tuition but it is not recommended. Candidates can enrol at an ethnic school, study with a private tutor or study independently.

For tuition enquiries, contact:
Department of Education and Training (DET)

Registration

Adult candidate registration will open early June.

Registrations close: 30 June. The fee is $73.46 per subject.

Registrations received after 30 June will not be accepted unless there are exceptional circumstances. Adult candidates are required to email SEEregistration@qcaa.qld.edu.au to explain reasons for the QCAA to consider the late registration.

To register, complete the Registration form for adults sitting the Senior External Examination.

Refunds for withdrawing from General (SEE) subject registrations

A candidate may withdraw their registration for a General (SEE) subject at any time. The QCAA will refund the fees paid, less an administration fee. The closing date for refunds is 28 July 2025. Fees will not be refunded for withdrawals made after this date. To withdraw registration, email SEEregistration@qcaa.qld.edu.au.

Examination venue for independent adult students (candidates)

Adult/independent SEE candidates who are not studying with a main learning provider (MLP), must arrange and pay for an approved examination venue.

Costs

Candidates are responsible for all costs associated with the examination venue. The QCAA will invoice students for these costs, which must be paid before sitting the first Senior External Examination.

Costs typically include:

• venue hire
• courier
• supervisor
• administration.

Candidates do not pay the venue or supervisor directly.

Examination venue application

To book a non-MLP examination venue, adult/independent candidates must submit the application form by 29 August 2025.

1. Find a suitable venue: Adult/independent SEE candidates are responsible for finding a suitable venue to sit their examinations, such as a university, TAFE college or library. The QCAA is unable to provide venues or host students for examinations. Candidates must provide venue details at the time of registration; failure to provide this information could result in registration being cancelled.
2. Find a suitable supervisor: Adult/independent SEE candidates are responsible for finding a suitable supervisor for their examinations. Before agreeing to supervise the candidate, the supervisor should be made aware of their duties and responsibilities available at Information for variation to venue supervisors.
3. Complete the Variation to venue application form (DOCX, 214.4 KB) and email to aara@qcaa.qld.edu before COB, 29 August 2025.

Note: The QCAA assesses each variation to venue application on its own merit and must be satisfied the venue and supervisor are suitable before approving the variation.

4. The QCAA will advise you of the application’s outcome.

Results

2025 results will be available on 17 December 2025.

QTAC will allocate an ATAR for those applying for tertiary entrance in Queensland.

Updating details / more information

Email SEEregistration@qcaa.qld.edu.au.