SACEi Accreditation Process

SACE International Accreditation Application

Instructions for Completion

This application expands on the domains introduced in the Expression of Interest (EOI) and requires detailed information and supporting evidence. Responses should address each criterion clearly and include all requested documentation. Ensure submissions are accurate, complete, and aligned to your school’s planned delivery of the SACE International program.

It will be used to confirm the school's suitability for delivering the SACE. The form is divided into five areas and covers Strategic Alignment, Governance, Program Sustainability, Operational Capability, and Educational Experience.

Please ensure you answer all questions in full. Should you require any assistance in completing the application, or if you would like a PDF copy of all application questions in advance to assist with allocating sections to relevant personnel within your organisation (such as the ICT Director, Education Director, Board of Directors, or other key staff), please email sace.international@sa.gov.au

Receiving the questions in advance may assist your preparation for the final upload and submission of the application.

Important Information:

You may wish to create a personal copy of all responses and supporting documentation submitted as part of this application for your own records.
There is a file upload limit of 50 MB.

Tip: Convert your files into PDFs (and reduce their size) before uploading.

General Information

Legal name of school/college or institution *

Address of the school *

First Name *

Surname *

Job title *

Email *

Phone number *Include Country Code

Official website of the school *

1. Strategic Alignment

1.1 - How does the school support students to continue their tertiary studies abroad? *Please reference how students and parents may gain information on options for tertiary studies abroad including South Australia.

1.2 - How does the school engage with its local community? Outline any partnerships with government, industry & professional organisations. *Please include any evidence that demonstrates the quality and reputation of the school in the community.

1.3 - Upload any supporting evidence. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB

2. Governance

2.1 - How does the school ensure the work students have produced is free from undue assistance from other people or sources? *The SACE Board works in partnership with schools to uphold the highest standards of integrity by being focused on prevention, detection, and investigation of potential breaches. Assessment and academic integrity means assessment is based on the work students have produced without undue assistance from other people or sources. Outline what policies and procedures are in place. If these are a work in process, indicate this is the case.

2.2 - Upload your Assessment Policy & Academic Integrity Policy. *

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Max total file size: 50MB

For further information please visit the following on our website: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/teaching/assessment/assessment-and-academic-integrity

2.3 - Outline the school's process for selecting and employing external exam invigilators (Include information about the invigilators qualifications and experience). *

2.4 - Upload the school the school's exam invigilator policy document. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - If this policy hasn't been created, please a document indicating this is a "work in progress" with a timeline for completion.

Role information can be found at: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/coordinating/admin/information-sheets/47

2.5 - Upload photographic evidence of rooms that will be used for examinations. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - Photos should include exam rooms to hold written AND online examinations that comply with SACE Board requirements.

2.6 - Upload photographic evidence of the exam safe, secure cabinet or strong room. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - With the photos, provide a brief description of how the school will ensure the security of examination papers. Finally, indicate if the school has the ability to print exams if unable to access secured exams on exam day.

2.7 - Outline the process in place for verifying teacher's child welfare and safety compliance requirements. *

2.8 - Upload your Student Wellbeing Policy *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - A student well-being policy aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes the physical, emotional, and social health of all students, ensuring they can thrive academically and personally. This includes policy documents around anti-bullying, cyber safety, accidents, incidents, and student illness.

2.9 - Upload any policies and procedures relating to how student complaints are managed. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB

2.10 - Upload documentation that demonstrates the school's compliance with local legal, health and safety requirements. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB

2.11 - Upload a document which lists and describes the school’s buildings and facilities (including science labs, equipment rooms and other specialist facilities). *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - Include any site plans, pictures of building and facilities.

3. Program Sustainability

3.1 - Outline the school's access to financial resources required to deliver the SACEi program. *

Upload any audited financial statements or certificates to support your response. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB

3.2 - What is the school’s strategy for ensuring the financial sustainability of the SACE program? *Address the plan for growth, financial profitability, and sustainability.

3.3 - All invoices need to be paid electronically. Please provide bank details on how the school can electronically transfer funds internationally. *Include the name of bank used by the school and routing numbers (also called IBAN, SWIFT, RTN, ABA, BSB...etc.)

3.4 - Upload details on the school's marketing and recruitment strategy. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - Include how the school will recruit students internally/externally for the SACE program and any relevant documentation such as marketing plans, budgets, and market intelligence.

3.5 - Upload a table outlining the minimum, the expected, and the ideal student enrolment numbers in the first 5 years of launching the SACE curriculum. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - Include both stage 1 (year 11) & stage 2 (year 12), if applicable.

4. Operational Capability - ICT Survey

ICT Survey (please seek advice from your ICT Coordinator)

4.1a - Describe the reliability of the school’s power supply including any alternative or backup power source such as generators or batteries. *Include how long the backup power lasts.

4.1b - How does the school implement continuous improvement in its IT infrastructure & capability? *Describe the school’s IT review process and the strategies for adapting IT infrastructure to accommodate school growth.

4.1c - Provide details of the school's internet service including the provider, the connection speed (Mbps), upload and download limits, and typical upload and download speeds. *For an effective assessment of connection speed and limits, it's important to test during peak periods with maximum number of users. Access the bandwidth tester at: Bandwidth testing tool - South Australian Certificate of Education (sace.sa.edu.au)

4.1d - Upload output from speed test. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB

An internet speed testing tool can be found at: https://www.speedtest.net

4.1e - Does the school have: *

Fixed/Wired LAN Wireless LAN

(Multiple selections are possible)

4.1f - Upload floorplan indicating critical infrastructure, including location of the server/LAN services located in the school. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - Describe security measures in place for IT infrastructure, including who has access.

4.1g - How do students connect to LAN services? *

Via wired Via wireless

(Multiple selections are possible)

4.1h - List software in place to limit/restrict students and staff's use of the internet. *Include the software's features and processes in place finding/addressing loopholes.

4.1i - Upload the school's student ICT Policy and user agreement. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB

4.1j - Upload a table outlining the roles and responsibilities each member of the IT staff. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - Indicate if the role is fulfilled by someone within the school or an external provider.

4.1k - Describe the process for managing urgent IT issues. *Address issues that could arise during the e-exam practice window or during exams. Who supports students?

4.1l - Student devices provided by *

The schoolThe student

4.1m - If students use their own devices, how does the school install the secure exam browser? *In the case of students using their own devices, how does the school manage tech tools? Schools can push out security for exams via a deployment tool. Does the school have a layer of security/control if permitting student devices? How does the school control or support that process?

4. Operational Capability

4.2 - Outline the school term dates and student intake periods. *

4.3 - List the subjects (at stage 1 and 2) the school intends on offering. *Consider pathways that encourage tertiary entrance and the ability to hire teachers in these subject areas. Reminder: the Northern Hemisphere has a limited subject offering relative to the Southern Hemisphere.

5. Education Experience

5.1 - Describe the systems and processes the school will use to check that students are academically prepared for success in the SACE. Include the process for verifying the minimum English language requirements. *

Address the options available for students who require additional English language support. Entry requirements can be found on the SACE International website: https://www.sacei.edu.au/curriculum/curriculum-overview/overview

5.1b - Upload the school's English language proficiency assessment tool. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - Screen shots in JPEG or pdf format are fine.

5.2 - Upload any documentation in support of SACE curriculum implementation. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - A timeline of implementation events (even with rough estimate of dates) provides clarity. Include key elements in your timeline: Onboarding, Subject Outline review, Pre-approved LAP selection, PLATO Online (performance standards benchmarking activities, Professional Support, Schools Online training, SACE Coordinator sessions etc…)

5.3 - Upload a document outlining the school's proposed staffing profile for the SACE program. *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - Number of employees needed (include teachers, teaching assistants, support staff, coordinators, and department heads), types of skills and qualifications required, roles and responsibilities of each position, timeline for hiring and onboarding.

5.4 - How will the school recruit teachers for the SACE program? *Include the role title who is responsible for teacher recruitment. Outline the process in place for verifying teachers' qualifications and experience.

5.5 - Describe the methods the school uses to recognize and support the varied learning abilities of its students. *What support does the school have in place to support student who are challenged with learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD, executive functioning issues...)

5.5b - Upload your Students with Educational Needs (SEN) policy *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - A student with educational needs (SEN) policy aims to provide tailored support and resources to ensure that all students with special educational needs can access a high-quality education and achieve their full potential.

5.6 - Upload your Student Diversity / Inclusion Policy *

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Max total file size: 50 MB - A student diversity and inclusion policy aims to foster an equitable and respectful learning environment that values and embraces the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities of all students.

If you would like to provide any additional feedback, please email askSACE@sa.gov.au

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