the new WACE standard of examinations had replaced the former TEE standard. While TEE external examinations were not compulsory, the WACE examinations that replaced the TEE are compulsory for all students, unless exempt. Introduction of General courses As the number of students studying VET courses doubled to sixty percent of the student cohort in the ten years to 2016 the VET component of the WACE will be reformed for Year 11 students from 2020 and Year 12 students from 2021 who can study General courses. The General course pathway can lead to university, employment, or further vocational education and training. The Western Australian Minister for Education and Training, Sue Ellery, described the changes as offering a pathway in between the existing ATAR/university and VET options: In the past you chose ATAR courses if you wanted to go to university and VET courses if you wanted to link into training and this middle ground gives students an option for both”. All other WACE requirements will remain the same. WACE in other countries The WACE is also available overseas in South East Asia. This offers an affordable option for international students who would otherwise not have the opportunity take this exam in Australia. Exams are invigilated and moderated by SCSA. In Singapore, the WACE program is offered at St Francis Methodist School. In Malaysia, the WACE is offered under the name of Australian Matriculation, or AUSMAT, and offers Malaysian students a study pathway recognised in Malaysia and across the globe. It is also offered at Mita International School in Tokyo, Japan from 2021. References External links List of WACE courses Education in Western Australia Australian Certificate of Education