National Schools Constitutional Convention
Date: Tuesday 16 - Thursday 18 March 2027
Location: Canberra
The National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC) is one of the major components of the Australian Government Civics and Citizenship Education (CCE) program. The NSCC is an annual peak event exploring the Australian Constitution for senior school students in Years 11 and 12. A total of 120 students is selected nation-wide each year to attend.
The program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education (DOE), coordinated by National Curriculum Services (NCS) and supported by the education departments from all states and territories. Costs associated with flights, accommodation and catering are covered by the DOE.
Supervisors of students are selected by each state and territory education departments in accordance with their respective school excursion policies. These supervisors will assume full responsibility for the welfare and supervision of students from their state or territory during travel, accommodation, and all scheduled activities, in line with the applicable school excursion policies of their jurisdiction. All accompanying supervisors are registered teachers and/or possess valid working with children checks (or equivalent).
The 32nd National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC) will be held on Tuesday 16 – Thursday 18 March 2027 in Canberra (with 15 & 19 March 2027 potentially as travel days for regional delegates).
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR VICTORIAN STUDENTS NOW OPEN!
Victorian Students are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to participate in the Australian Government Department of Education (DOE) National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC) 2027. The Convention is supported by the Department of Education, Victoria (DE) and coordinated by National Curriculum Services (NCS).
The Convention will be held on 16 – 18 March 2027 in Canberra at the Museum of Australian Democracy with the 15 & 19 March potentially being travel dates for regional students to ensure they arrive in Canberra on time and depart after the convention concludes. Accommodation is at the Pavilion on Northbourne Hotel. All costs associated with flights, accommodation and meals are covered by the DOE.
A total of 25 students will be selected to attend from Victoria. Students must be enrolled in Year 11 or 12 in 2027 to be eligible to apply.
Expressions of Interest close at COB Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Submit an EOI Application online via: https://nationalcurriculumservices.snapforms.com.au/form/nscc-2027-vic-student-eoi-form
OR
DOWNLOAD the form file to complete via: NSCC 2027 VIC Student EOI Form_Final.docx
[Completed form files should be emailed to registrations@ncsonline.com.au before the closing deadline]
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Any enquries, please email registrations@ncsonline.com.au or call NCS on (03) 9415 1299.
The Australian Government Department of Education funds this program.