Learning

At our school, we teach the NSW curriculum and offer many different subjects to support each student’s learning. We know that development of skills in literacy and numeracy are the building blocks for learning and for everyday life. Our teachers use effective teaching strategies to help students achieve their goals.

What students learn

Students learn a wide range of subjects in the NSW curriculum. They build skills, think creatively and prepare for life beyond school.

The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is responsible for the curriculum, Kindergarten to Year 12, for all NSW schools.

For the high school years, NESA develops syllabuses for all subjects in 8 key learning areas:

Curriculum
Explore how we teach the NSW curriculum through key learning areas.
Subjects

Ancient History

Biology

Business Studies

Chemistry

Commerce

Community and Family Studies

Design and Technology

Drama

Economics

Engineering Studies

English

Food Technology

Geography

Human Society and It's Environment

Languages - Japanese and Italian

Legal Studies

Mathematics

Modern History

Music

PDHPE

Physics

Pursue Your Passion (Year 7 only)

Science

Society and Culture

Software Engineering

VET Hospitality

Visual Arts

High potential and gifted education

At our school, we give the right support to help gifted learners to grow and do their best.

We notice these students early. They may learn quickly or show strong skills in creativity, leadership, problem solving or sport. We help them stay challenged with lessons and activities that match their strengths.

To learn more about how we support high potential and gifted learners, For more information, go to our High Potential and Gifted page.

Helping students progress

We support every student’s academic progress by:

Learn more about additional learning support at our school.

Stages of learning

There are 6 stages of learning from Kindergarten to Year 12. High school covers Stages 4 to 6.

Assessment Booklets

Year 7 Handbook

Year 8 Handbook

Year 9 Handbook

Year 10 Handbook

Year 11 Handbook

Year 12 Handbook

Stage 5 Curriculum

Explore the Stage 5 elective courses at IN_SYD

Stage 6 Curriculum

Explore the Stage 6 elective courses at IN_SYD