The Australian Curriculum Version 9 (v9.0) was released by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Schools in different states and territories of Australia may implement this updated version of the curriculum at different times.
Here’s the information about when schools in various regions are expected to implement the Australian Curriculum v9.0:
- Queensland: Schools in Queensland can implement the new curriculum starting from any year between Term 1, 2023, to Term 1, 2026.
- New South Wales: In New South Wales, there will be a new Syllabus taught for mathematics Years 7 to 10 from Term 1, 2024.
- Western Australia: The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) in Western Australia is reviewing the Australian Curriculum 9.0 with the intention of adapting it to the Western Australian Curriculum. Schools will continue to teach the Western Australian Curriculum until advised otherwise.
- Victoria: The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is reviewing the Australian Curriculum 9.0 with the aim of incorporating it into the Victorian Curriculum. Independent schools in Victoria may implement the Australian Curriculum 9.0 from Term 1, 2023. Government and Catholic schools will continue to teach the Victorian Curriculum until advised otherwise.
- Australian Capital Territory: In the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), all schools (Independent, Catholic, and Government) are required to implement the Australian Curriculum 9.0 from Term 1, 2024.
- Northern Territory: Implementation dates for the Australian Curriculum 9.0 in the Northern Territory are yet to be advised.
- South Australia: Implementation dates for the Australian Curriculum 9.0 in South Australia are yet to be advised.
- Tasmania: Implementation dates for the Australian Curriculum 9.0 in Tasmania are yet to be advised.
The specific year of implementation may vary from one jurisdiction to another, and schools may have some flexibility within the specified timeframes. It’s advisable for educators, parents, and students to check with their respective education authorities or institutions for the most up-to-date information regarding the adoption of Australian Curriculum v9.0 in their region.