Students who have completed the Unit 1-2 sequence of a subject in Year 10 do not need to complete an application for acceleration and will be given preference to complete the Unit 3-4 sequence in that subject in Year 11.
However, this should not be assumed. Where satisfactory results have not been maintained due to a lack of application, students will not be permitted to proceed.
Students may apply to take one Unit 3-4 sequence in place of one of the Unit 1-2 studies.
In order to be eligible to undertake a Unit 3-4 sequence in a subject for which they have NOT completed the Unit 1-2 sequence, students must demonstrate achievement in their Year 10 studies. As a guide:
Students should have achieved 80% above or equivalent in all subjects
A particular aptitude in the relevant subject area
Teacher endorsement and an interview process
To complete your application online, click here.
If you have any issues please email learningandteaching@stbedes.catholic.edu.au
Please Note: Only the following subjects can an application for acceleration be submitted to complete Unit 3&4 (Year 11) without having completed the Unit 1-2 sequence:
Biology
Business Management
Environmental Science
Geography
Health and Human Development
Legal Studies
Physical Education
Psychology
Religion and Society
Texts and Traditions
Year 12 student choices will take preference.
Students are strongly encouraged to discuss this acceleration option with their Year 10 subject teacher and the appropriate Learning Area Leader.
It is expected that all students who undertakes a Unit 3/4 subject in Year 11 will complete the full complement of subjects in Year 12 unless medical and/or other evidence is produced that demonstrates that the student would be otherwise unable to successfully complete the VCE.
Please note that applications without the required evidence will not be considered.