Senior secondary students (Years 10-12) study towards the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET). The NTCET is based on and administered by the South Australian Certification of Education. Here are the important dates for the 2025 NTCET, as well as some tips to prepare you for the exams.
🧪 2025 NTCET Exam Dates – released by SACE Board
| Exam | Date |
| Written examinations for languages | Thursday 16 October |
| Mathematical Methods, General Mathematics | Monday 3 Nov |
| Essential Mathematics, Psychology | Tuesday 4 Nov |
| Nutrition, Chinese (background and continuers), French (continuers), Indonesian (continuers), Modern Greek (continuers), Spanish (continuers) | Wednesday 5 Nov |
| Physics, Accounting | Thursday 6 Nov |
| Biology, Modern History | Friday 7 Nov |
| Chemistry, Economics | Monday 10 Nov |
| Specialist Mathematics, English Literary Studies | Tuesday 11 No |
| German (continuers), Italian (continuers), Japanese (continuers), Vietnamese (background and continuers), English as an Additional Language | Wednesday 12 November |
| Legal Studies, Tourism | Thursday 13 Nov |
| Music Studies, Geography | Friday 14 Nov |
The examinations timetable for unmentioned subjects will be updated on the SACE website (www.sace.sa.edu.au) when dates and times have been confirmed. Find out more from the SACE Board: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/studying/assessment/exams/timetable
📘 How Important Are These Exams?
The SACE exams make up 20% of the final subject scores. Performing well in the SACEs will help you get a good ATAR and opens up more possible university courses you can pursue.
✅ How to Prepare for NTCET Success
At KIS Academics, our excellent tutors understand how stressful this period can be — so these are some tips on how to approach it strategically:
- Get started early: Start revising content now so you have time for practice exams later.
- Prioritise practice: The more practice exams you do under timed conditions, the better prepared you’ll be.
- Have Sufficient Rest: Take good care of your health, a healthy mind and body is of utmost importance.
- Seek help where you need it: If you're struggling with a topic, get help early — a few sessions with a tutor can make a big difference.
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