Year 10

Three Year VCE

A three year VCE is a program enables students to study a VCE or VET subject in Year 10 in addition to their 5 Year 10 subjects. This will contribute towards the requirements for VCE.

Families are asked to be mindful that taking a VCE or VET subject early does not enable students to reduce the numbers of subjects they will complete in Year 11 and 12. All students are expected to complete 6 subjects in Year 11 and 5 subjects in Year 12, regardless of having already completed a Year 12 subject in Year 11.

Why select a VCE study in Year 10? 

By undertaking a Unit 1 & 2 study in Year 10, students have the opportunity to:

• be challenged and experience the rigour of the VCE.

• gain valuable experience of the assessment and expectations of the VCE. 

• complete a higher education study in Year 12, if suitable. 

• have the maximum number of 6 subjects contributing to their ATAR, providing students the best possible ATAR. 

Eligibility for a VCE study in Year 10

Eligibility to undertake a VCE Unit 1 & 2 subject is determined by:

• A demonstrated ability to pass Year 10 subjects 

• Year 9 report 

• Motivated learners who are conscientious, organised in their approach to homework, study and time management

• Dedicated and resilient in their approach to challenge and change

• Teacher recommendations

• Students will be required to complete a written assessment and or academic panel interview for acceleration in the following subjects:-

  • VCE Chemistry 

  • VCE Physics

  • VCE LOTE

  • VCE Mathematical Methods

  • VCE Specialist Maths

Continued enrolment in an accelerated pathway is dependent on academic results and work ethic.