Senior Years Handbook
Principal's Perspective
"At Albert Park College we have approached the senior years as a three year program and you are encouraged to commit to an area of study for the three year period. This will increase your depth of knowledge and allow you to flourish in your chosen curriculum area".
As you embark on the senior years of schooling you will be entering a more adult learning environment. You will make important decisions about your career pathway and subject selection. You have more choice and with that more responsibility to select carefully and to pick studies that interest you and which will lead you to a successful future beyond school. That is why we ask you to read this website carefully. It contains valuable information about how the senior years operate at the College and also invites you to think deeply about your future. Involve your parents in this discussion. Their understanding and support is a critical part of this process and this message will be reinforced at the Senior Years Information Evening. Your careers counsellor will ask you to be able to explain the pathway you have chosen and to clearly outline what you want to achieve as a senior student of Albert Park College. A clear sense of direction and purpose will assist you in getting the most from your VCE or IB pathway.
Where appropriate, students in Year 10 are encouraged to attempt a VCE subject and a Pre-IB subject as it offers valuable insights into both the VCE and IB experience and prepares you for the challenging years ahead.
We are excited to be able to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program to students in Year 11. Students who wish to study the Diploma Program should enrol in our Pre-IB program. This will allow students the chance to undertake a challenging, internationally recognised course of study that is highly regarded for its academic rigour and holistic approach to learning. We believe this program will suit a number of our students as they plan their futures.
We also have on offer a wide range of VET studies. This vocational pathway will suit many students and we are pleased to be able to offer this option in partnership with the Inner Melbourne VET Cluster.
We are proud to be able to offer you a program that will challenge and inspire you. Make wise choices for your future.
Steve Cook Foundation Principal
This website contains information about our senior years curriculum for students enrolled at Albert Park College.
Year 10
Pre-IB Program
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
VCE (Vocational Major)
This website should be used by students to help them plan their pathway through the senior school by selecting combinations of subjects that lead to their intended career and post school studies.
In selecting their senior years program, students will be provided with extensive counselling from within the school to assist them in making these important decisions.
If your child wishes to pursue an alternative pathways not offered at APC, we have connections with a number of local education providers.
If you have any questions regarding our Senior Years Program or alternative pathways, phone reception on (03) 8695 9000.