HIGH schools across Tasmania have been invited to express interest in extending to years 11 and 12 from 2017.
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Education Minister Jeremy Rockliff announced on Wednesday that in round 3 of the Extending Years 11-12 Program, the government was looking to identify six schools to begin to deliver year 11 from 2017 and year 12 from 2018.
He said this would encourage young Tasmanians to continue their education to year 12 and remove the perception that schooling finishes at year 10.
So far, six schools have provided an additional two years of education in round 1 of the new policy in 2015 and a further six schools will begin delivery in 2016 as part of round 2 of the program.
Results from the first six extension schools found that enrolments in years 11 and 12 increased by an average 38 per cent.
Mr Rockliff said that during the consultation process, schools would be able to make with their own suggestions on models of learning.
Options included introducing the year 11 and 12 curriculum in the last part of term 4 to encourage collaborative teaching with year 10, 11 and 12 teachers.
"We want to ensure Tasmanians have every opportunity to get better qualifications and in turn have the best chance at getting a job and living a fulfilling life," he said.
"We understand that each school is different and to get the best results we must work with individual schools to find the best solution for them.
"Additional models will be brought forward by schools in consultation with school communities, principals, teachers, parents and students."
Mr Rockliff said he was committed to working with school communities to create the best outcomes for schools and students.
Under the Extending Years 11-12 Program, participating schools receive additional funding.
Expressions of interest close on November 20 and schools set to deliver the extra schooling in 2017 will be announced by the end of the year.