VCE

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) offers a broad range of study options.

You can choose a variety of studies that let you explore your interests and pursue your goals.

Unit 1 and 2 subjects are usually studied in Year 11, and Unit 3 and 4 subjects are usually studied in Year 12.

Completing the VCE can give you an ATAR score, offering a direct pathway to university.

The VCE can take you in many different directions after school and is a great choice if you prefer learning in a classroom environment and know you might want to go to university will prepare you for:

• university
• an apprenticeship or traineeship
• further education and training
• going straight into the workforce.

To obtain the VCE, you need to successfully complete at least 16 units. These need to include:

• 3 sequences of Unit 3 and 4 subjects
• 3 units from an English subject group (including Unit 3 and 4).

Most students do their VCE over 2 years, completing between 20 and 24 units.