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The Master List of HSC English Past Papers: Advanced, Standard and Extension 1

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Navigating the NESA website to find past papers can be a major pain, so here’s a quick and easy list of HSC English Past Papers for Standard, Advanced and Extension 1 English so you can ace that HSC exam!

Not all of the years have marking guidelines unfortunately, and some of the older papers include questions on topics/content no longer covered, but they’re still useful.

Going over past questions can help you figure out what kind of questions you may be asked in the HSC and how to deconstruct them!

They’re also the best way of practising your essay writing skills as well as short answer style questions!

So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to get practising!

How to Study for Your English Exam
English Paper 1
Standard English Paper 2
Advanced English Paper 2
English Extension 1 Papers

How to Study for Your English Exam

No matter what level of English you’re taking for the HSC, we’ve got tips and resources that can help you study effectively!

English Analysis

When it comes to analysing texts, there are so many things you need to be familiar with in order to write comprehensively about one. From techniques, to text form, there are many different aspects that you can analyse.

Head to some of the resources below so you can ace your analysis:

Essay Writing

With English, you can’t avoid essays, so whether you like it or not, you have to do them. However, you don’t have to dread them as much!

Check out some of our useful tips and strategies for essay writing below:

Study Plans

With limited time before the exam, you’ll need to manage your time well because English won’t be your only exam to tackle.

Whether you’ve got a week ’til the exam or you’re cramming the night before, we’ve got guides for how to manage your time before you sit the exam. Check them out below:

HSC Standard and Advanced English Paper 1

Before you get started on completing past papers for Paper 1, check out our guide to acing the paper!

HSC English Paper 1HSC English Paper 1 Marking Guidelines
2023 Standard English Exam Paper2023 Standard English Marking Guidelines
2023 Advanced English Exam Paper2023 Advanced English Marking Guidelines
2022 Standard English Exam Paper2022 Standard English Marking Guidelines
2022 Advanced English Exam Paper2022 Advanced English Marking Guidelines
2021 Standard English Exam Paper2021 Standard English Marking Guidelines
2021 Advanced English Exam Paper2021 Advanced English Marking Guidelines
2020 Standard English Exam Paper2020 Standard English Marking Guidelines
2020 Advanced English Exam Paper2020 Advanced English Marking Guidelines
2019 Standard English Exam Paper2019 Standard English Marking Guidelines
2019 Advanced English Exam Paper2019 Advanced English Marking Guidelines
2018 Exam Paper2018 Marking Guidelines
2017 Exam Paper2017 Marking Guidelines
2016 Exam Paper2016 Marking Guidelines
2015 Exam Paper2015 Marking Guidelines
2014 Exam Paper2014 Marking Guidelines
2013 Exam Paper2013 Marking Guidelines
2012 Exam Paper2012 Marking Guidelines
2011 Exam Paper2011 Marking Guidelines
2010 Exam Paper2010 Marking Guidelines
2009 Exam Paper2009 Marking Guidelines

HSC Standard English Paper 2

HSC English Standard Exam Paper 2HSC English Standard Marking Guidelines Paper 2
2023 Exam Paper2023 Marking Guidelines
2022 Exam Paper2022 Marking Guidelines
2021 Exam Paper2021 Marking Guidelines
2020 Exam Paper2020 Marking Guidelines
2019 Exam Paper2019 Marking Guidelines
2018 HSC Exam Paper 2018 Marking Guidelines
2017 HSC Exam Paper2017 Marking Guidelines
2016 HSC Exam Paper2016 Marking Guidelines
2015 HSC Exam Paper2015 Marking Guidelines
2014 HSC Exam Paper2014 Marking Guidelines
2013 HSC Exam Paper2013 Marking Guidelines
2012 HSC Exam Paper2012 Marking Guidelines
2011 HSC Exam Paper2011 Marking Guidelines
2010 HSC Exam Paper2010 Marking Guidelines
2009 HSC Exam Paper2009 Marking Guidelines

HSC Advanced English Paper 2

If you wanted to recap how to write a strong Band 6 essay before starting any practice questions, have a read over our guide!

HSC English Advanced Exam Paper 2 HSC English Advanced Marking Guidelines Paper 2
2023 Exam Paper2023 Marking Guidelines
2022 Exam Paper2022 Marking Guidelines
2021 Exam Paper2021 Marking Guidelines
2020 Exam Paper2020 Marking Guidelines
2019 Exam Paper 2019 Marking Guidelines
2018 Exam Paper2018 Marking Guidelines
2017 Exam Paper2017 Marking Guidelines
2016 Exam Paper2016 Marking Guidelines
2015 Exam Paper2015 Marking Guidelines
2014 Exam Paper2014 Marking Guidelines
2013 Exam Paper2013 Marking Guidelines
2012 Exam Paper2012 Marking Guidelines
2011 Exam Paper2011 Marking Guidelines
2010 Exam Paper2010 Marking Guidelines
2009 Exam Paper2009 Marking Guidelines

HSC English Extension 1 Papers

HSC English Extension 1 Exam PaperHSC English Extension 1 Marking Guidelines
2023 Exam Paper2023 Marking Guidelines
2022 Exam Paper2022 Marking Guidelines
2021 Exam Paper2021 Marking Guidelines
2020 Exam Paper2020 Marking Guidelines
2019 Exam Paper2019 Marking Guidelines
2018 Exam Paper2018 Marking Guidelines
2017 Exam Paper2017 Marking Guidelines
2016 Exam Paper2016 Marking Guidelines
2015 Exam Paper2015 Marking Guidelines
2014 Exam Paper2014 Marking Guidelines
2013 Exam Paper2013 Marking Guidelines
2012 Exam Paper2012 Marking Guidelines
2011 Exam Paper2011 Marking Guidelines
2010 Exam Paper2010 Marking Guidelines
2009 Exam Paper2009 Marking Guidelines

And that wraps up our master list of HSC English papers for Standard, Advanced and Extension 1 English! Good luck!

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Maddison Leach completed her HSC in 2014, achieving an ATAR of 98.00 and Band 6 in all her subjects. Having tutored privately for two years before joining Art of Smart, she enjoys helping students through the academic and other aspects of school life, even though it sometimes makes her feel old. Maddison has had a passion for writing since her early teens, having had several short stories published before joining the world of blogging. She’s currently studying a Bachelor of Design at the University of Technology Sydney and spends most of her time trying not to get caught sketching people on trains.

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