The Master Curriculum
(Years 11 to 12)
Pal Buddhist School takes senior education to the next level by providing our students with a cutting-edge approach to the HSC.
About the Program
Unlike the conventional mode of HSC delivery, our Master Curriculum offers unparalleled benefits that can elevate your learning experience to new heights. Join us and discover the difference that the MC can make in your academic journey.
Program Comparison
Feature | Other Schools | PBS |
|---|---|---|
HSC Exams in Year 12 | 6 | 3 |
Year 12 | Same 6 subjects (HSC content) | Another 3 different subjects, (Preliminary & HSC content) |
HSC Exams in Year 11 | 0 | 3 |
Start of Stage 6 | Year 11, Term 1 Week 1 | Year 10, Term 4 Week 6 |
Total HSC Subjects | 6 | 6 |
Subjects Studied per Year | 6 | 3 |
Hours per Week per Subject | 3 hours | 9 hours |
Year 11 | 6 subjects (Preliminary content) | 3 subjects (Preliminary & HSC content) |
Benefits of the Master Curriculum
Mastery
Focused effort on 3 subjects each year helps students develop true mastery of their subjects.
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Result
Schools using a master curriculum have reported better results in the HSC than those using the traditional model.
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Experience
Early experience with the HSC exam process in Year 11 significantly improves student performance in their second year.
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Mentorship
Second-year students provide valuable knowledge and exam tips, mentoring those doing the HSC for the first time.
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Health
Students experience less stress due to the spread of HSC exams over two years, allowing for greater involvement in extra-curricular activities.
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Wider Subject Range
he Master Curriculum aligns with the new Stage 6 syllabus and allows the school to offer a wider range of subjects.
Academic Excellence & School Rankings
1st place in NAPLAN
(Out of 53 schools in Fairfield region for 2019)
Top 100 in
HSC
(Rank #95 in 2022 HSC)
Top 45 Private School
(2022 HSC results in NSW)
2ND IN THE STATE
FOR % STUDENTS ABOVE ATAR OF 95
(BETTER EDUCATION 2022)
2022 School Ranking
BETTER EDUCATION RANK | School Name | %ATAR 99+ | %ATAR 95+ | %ATAR 90+ | %ATAR 80+ | Median ATAR | IBS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Syney Grammar School | 24.90% | 62.70% | 81.90% | 94.80% | ||
2 | PAL Buddhist School | 43.00% | 57.00% | 71.00% | 88 |
Hear From Our Pal Graduates
Jeslyn Pal
ATAR 98.85
Distinguished Achievements: English Adv, Eng Ext 1, Math Ext 1, Physics, Chemistry. The Master Curriculum provided me with more study time than other students. This gave me the ability to master the subjects and enjoy the learning process at the same time. I’m grateful for the experience I gained early on because this truly helped me improve my time management and efficiency, resulting in greater academic success in my second HSC year. I was lucky to complete the HSC under MC.
Janesa Pal
ATAR 97.70
Distinguished Achievements: English Adv, Eng Ext 1 The Master Curriculum not only gave me more time to solidly master my topics comprehensively, but having less stress allowed me to take on more leadership opportunities in the school and excel in extra-curricular programs and activities that nurtured my character-building. This is definitely one of the biggest takeaways, as the MC defeats the stereotype that Year 12 students should only study, study, study, without developing their worldly wisdom and values.
Quy-Huan Nguyen-Phuc
ATAR 95.45
Distinguished Achievements: Math Adv, Math Ext 1, Chemistry, Biology, Ancient History Thank you to the teachers who came in early and stayed back late to help me think, connect and learn. I gained plenty of HSC experience in Year 11 to be able to sit my next HSC in year 12.