This article is part of a series providing school students with evidence-based advice for choosing subjects in their senior years.
English (or an equivalent literacy requirement) is a compulsory subject for all secondary students in Australia. In years 11 and 12 there are several types of English subjects to choose from.
There are different versions of “English” in different states, with various titles and levels of difficulty.
Different types of English
The Australian Curriculum is the base for the development of state and territory senior secondary courses. It breaks English down into four broad categories: English, literature, EALD (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) and essential English.