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Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

Index to VCE Information

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About the VCE

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is a certificate that recognises the successful completion of secondary education in Victoria. It is an outstanding qualification that is recognised around the world. The VCE provides pathways to further study at university, Technical and Further Education (TAFE) and to the world of work. It is even possible to undertake a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship within your VCE.

The VCAA develop courses that enable VCE students to acquire skills and knowledge in a wide range of studies. We are also responsible for ensuring the quality of the school-assessed component of the VCE, the external examinations and the delivery of all VCE results to students across the State every year.

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VCE Studies and Resources

VCE Studies and Resources
A 'study' is broken up into four units. Each VCE study unit is numbered 1, 2, 3 or 4. Student programs may include some Units 1 and 2 in the second or final year and/or some Units 3 and 4 in the first year. The VCE Studies and Resources page is an alphabetical index to each study. Each study page provides past and sample exams (containing some answers), Study Designs, assessment advice and other teacher support materials relating to that study.

VCE VET
Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the VCE program combines general VCE studies with vocational training and experience in the workplace. Schools are able to offer senior secondary students programs selected from the range of industry areas approved by the VCAA. Includes a list of these VCE VET Programs and information about credit towards the VCE.

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VCE Exams and Assessment

Exams and Assessment
Past exams, examination timetables and other information for teachers and students about the VCE and VCE VET exams, including information about General Achievement Test (GAT), special provisions for assessment and statistical moderation.

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Results

Results index - includes examples of certificates and statements, and how to purchase replacement results statements and certificates.

  • Inspection of Scripts - information on how students can request to inspect their completed exam papers (known as "scripts")
  • Statement of Marks - what the Statement of Marks is, and how students can obtain one.

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Schools and Study Search

Schools and Study Search
This function lets you conduct a search of Victorian senior secondary subjects sorted by school. The listing is based on which studies are actually taught by a school.

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Frequently Asked Questions and Statistics

VCE - Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions from students, parents and teachers about the VCE. There is also a separate VCE VET FAQs page.

Statistics
Statistics on student performance in each VCE area of study, containing the past three years of available data. See also the General Statistics about VCE, VCAL and VET page.

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Credit Towards the VCE

Credit Towards the VCE
Details of how to apply for credit based on prior study and who is eligible to apply.

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Equivalent Qualifications

Equivalent Qualifications
Information on the issue of a Statement of Equivalent Qualification to people who have educational qualifications from overseas. Includes a summary of equivalent qualifications (listed alphabetically by country), a sample statement and how to apply.

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University recognition of the VCE

University recognition of the VCE
The VCE is accepted for entry to all Australian universities and most international universities, subject to the same conditions applied to local students. Find a list of international universities that accept the VCE for entry.

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Return to Study - VCE for Adults

Return to Study
Provides adults with information about studying for the VCE, VCAL and VET.

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VCE Publications

VCE Publications
A list of publications for teachers. Includes general information and publications about VCE administration, assessment and curriculum.

The VCAA Bulletin

The VCAA Bulletin VCE, VCAL and VET is the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority's official publication for VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) and VCAL (Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning) studies.

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VCE Administration & Forms

Administration, Forms & Policies
Access an alphabetical list of generic VCE forms. Find details about fees and charges (for full-fee paying overseas students) and how to access VCE scripts and Statements of Marks.

VCE Forms
Download the forms used by schools when administering VCE programs.

VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook
This publication is an all-inclusive guide for principals, teachers and administrators, outlining the rules, regulations and policies governing the delivery of the VCE and VCAL. 

Student Transfers
Outlines information about transfers of students during their VCE studies.

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Other Options

Where To Now? is an online guide to the VCE, VCAL and Apprenticeships and Traineeships.

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Related Information

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International VCE Students

VCE Excellence and Awards

  • VCE Achiever Award - recognises the efforts of VCE students in promoting community involvement in their local school and wider community. Find out how you can enter the Award, and read about the monthly winners for the current VCE year
  • VCE Season of Excellence - an annual festival of works created by VCE students in technology, design, multimedia and the cinematic, visual and performing arts. Find out how you can take part in the Season, and where the current year's performances and exhibitions will be held.
  • Premier's VCE Awards - these awards are given to students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in the VCE.

 

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