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ATAR Pathway
A direct entry pathway provides students with opportunities to directly apply to university following graduation.
Students can select either the exam-based ATAR pathway where they complete four or more ATAR subjects, or the certification based pathway where they complete a Certificate IV. On completion of either pathway, students are eligible for entry to a range of university courses.
It is an academically-focused study path where students can choose from a variety of ATAR subjects designed to meet their interests, strengths and ambitions.
St Stephen’s School offers a wide range of ATAR subjects in key Learning Areas, including; English and Languages, Health and Physical Education, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Technologies and The Arts. We offer extensive subject offerings in these learning areas across both campuses.
Carramar
| List A Arts, Languages, Social Science |
List B Mathematics, Science, Technologies |
|---|---|
| English | Maths Specialist |
| Literature | Maths Methods |
| PE Studies | Maths Application |
| Geography | Biology |
| Modern History | Chemistry |
| Drama | Human Biology |
| Visual Arts | Physics |
| Politics and Law |
Duncraig
| List A Arts, Languages, Social Science |
List B Mathematics, Science, Technologies |
|---|---|
| English | Maths Specialist |
| English Literature | Maths Methods |
| French | Maths applications |
| PE Studies | Biology |
| Economics | Human Biology |
| Geography | Chemistry |
| Modern History | Marine and Maritime Studies |
| Drama | Physics |
| Media Production and Analysis | Psychology |
| Music | Computer Science |
| Visual Arts |
Biblical Studies and English or English Literature are compulsory subjects in Year 11 and 12.
The broad subject selections available enable our students to pursue their interests and reach their goals in their chosen areas of study.
The study of ATAR subjects in the direct entry pathway is designed for students who aim to enrol in a university course. However, students pursuing Vocational Education & Training or planning further training or employment can also opt to study ATAR subjects in addition to certificate courses and studying General subjects. These flexible options provide students with learning opportunities and pathways that cater for each individual’s learning style, interests and chosen direction beyond school.