The following information is about implementation of General (Senior External Examination (SEE)) subjects in 2025.
For information about external assessment in mainstream General and General (Extension) subjects, please visit the Senior secondary section.
Eligibility
Year 12 students are eligible to enrol in a General (Senior External Examination (SEE)) subject if they are unable to study the subject at their secondary school. Typically, this is because the subject is not taught at their school or cannot be studied because of a timetable clash.
Eligible Year 12 students can sit a maximum of two SEE subject examinations during their Year 12 year of schooling.
Tuition
Tuition must be obtained in SEE subjects. Students must discuss their plans with school staff at the start of the year, so tuition can be arranged. Tuition may be available from their secondary school, an ethnic school or a private tutor.
Registration
Schools must register all students who want to enrol in General (SEE) subjects, before the closing date.
Closing date: 30 April 2025
Registrations will close on 30 April 2025. Registrations received after this date will not be accepted unless there is an unforeseen situation, which is beyond the student’s control, that stopped them from registering by the closing date.
Any late registration request must be made by the principal or principal’s delegate, and the reasons for the request must be explained. The request may be granted if there is sufficient time for relevant units across the QCAA to meet timelines for external assessment and examinations. If a late registration is accepted, an additional fee is incurred by the student.
Registration fee: $73.46 per subject
Late registration fee: $120.05 per subject
Schools collect the students' fees and pay the QCAA when invoiced. If payment is not received by the closing date, student registration will be cancelled.
Registration form
Confirmation of registration
Once registration is approved, the QCAA will enrol students in the subject in the Student Management application. As the main learning provider (MLP), a school will be able to see the enrolment in Student Management. A confirmation letter, notice of approval and list of registered students will also be emailed to each school in June.
Students will be able to see their subject enrolment in their learning account in the Student Portal on the myQCE website after registrations are processed.
Refunds for withdrawing from General (Senior External Examination (SEE)) subject registrations
A student may withdraw their registration for a General (Senior External Examination (SEE)) subject at any time. The QCAA will refund the fees paid, less an administration fee. The closing date for refunds is 28 May 2025. Fees will not be refunded for withdrawals made after this date. To withdraw registration, email SEEregistration@qcaa.qld.edu.au.
Results
2025 examination results will be included with school results available on 17 December 2025.
Examination results may contribute to the calculation of ATARs. A subject result of C or better in a General (Senior External Examination (SEE)) subject provides the equivalent of four credits towards a QCE.
More information
For more information or to update your details, email SEEregistration@qcaa.qld.edu.au.
- Last updated:
- 3 February 2025
