Teaching & Learning
Pre-University Curriculum
With 10 to 14 units available in various combinations, each student can design a study pathway that reflects their interests, strengths and future goals. Subject specialisations are selected in Year 11 and typically continue into Year 12, with the option to take an additional subject in Year 11 and reduce later if desired
2-unit courses currently on offer at AISM include:
- Mathematics Standard
- Mathematics Advanced
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Geography
- Software Design & Development
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Legal Studies
- Music
- French
- Chinese
- English Standard
- English Advanced
- English as Additional Language /Dialect
- Design & Technology
- Visual Arts
- Drama
- PDHPE
- Society and Culture
- Modern History
Students choose their subject specialisations in Year 11, but they cannot change in Year 12. However, many students choose an extra subject in Year 11, which they can choose to withdraw from in Year 12. Find out more about the HSC and its assessments on the NSW Board of Studies website.
1-unit course currently on offer at AISM include:
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
- Extension 1 English
- Extension 2 English (Year 12 only)
Wider Learning
At AISM, education extends well beyond academics. Our extensive co-curricular and enrichment programmes provide students with opportunities to develop creativity, self-assurance and strength of character.
