Schools Recommendation Scheme

The Schools Recommendation scheme is an early entry program for admission to degrees based on Year 11 results and ratings assigned by the school.

Schools Recommendation Scheme

The Schools Recommendation scheme is an early entry program for admission to degrees based on Year 11 results and ratings assigned by the school.

Eligibility and requirements
The Schools Recommendation Scheme is open to domestic Year 12 students and International Baccalaureate (IB) students studying in Australia.

You will be assessed based on the school’s ratings of your aptitude and Year 11 results. You can apply for all ACPE courses. It is a requirement that you complete your Year 12 study including the HSC, interstate or IB examinations before enrolling into the course.

Schools Recommendation Scheme applicable courses are:

Schools Recommendation Scheme entry pathway details

Application eligibility and selection criteria

Who is eligible to apply?

Current Australian Year 12 students and International Baccalaureate students studying in Australia

Domestic/international

Domestic

Selection criteria

School ratings of your aptitude and abilities in different areas of study and Year 11 studies

Are there any scholarship options?

Yes, awarded to the highest achiever upon enrolment at ACPE

Application dates and course/session info

When do applications open?

Wednesday, 8 April 2026

What courses can I apply for?

All courses

Which session can I enrol in?

Session 1 courses

For pathway entry, what is the articulation requirement?

NA, direct entry to award course

Offers and
acceptance

When and how are offers made?

Via UAC from November

Are there any conditions attached to offers?

Completed year 12 and sat at least 4 HSC subject exams or the equivalent for interstate year 12 exams