2026 Languages Program - Distance Education for Students in Years 7-12 (VCE)

Sep 20, 2026

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2026 Languages Program Distance Education supports students in Years 7–12 (VCE) through the Victorian School of Languages, Victoria’s official Department of Education distance education provider for languages. The program serves over 1500 students each year and delivers results above average in state-wide comparisons. Eligible students in Victorian government or non-government secondary schools must process enrolment through their home school, while ensuring all students have a Victoria address.

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For students in Years 7–12 (VCE)

Reasons for choosing VSL Distance Education

Which language programs are available?

School based and non-school based fees

2026 LANGUAGES PROGRAMDISTANCE EDUCATION # FOR STUDENTS IN YEARS 7–12 (VCE) enrol online THE VICTORIAN SCHOOL OFLANGUAGES IS VICTORIA’SOFFICIAL DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATION DISTANCE EDUCATIONPROVIDER FOR LANGUAGES Each year over 1500 students from government andnon-government schools take advantage of the rangeof languages offered by VSL Distance Education. VSL Distance Education students perform well aboveaverage on a state-wide comparison each year, andmany VCE students are among the top scorers. Students eligible for enrolment in Victorian governmentor non-government secondary schools may enrol.Enrolments must be processed through the student’shome school. ## Reasons for choosing to study with VSL DistanceEducation include: • The language a student wishes to study isunavailable at their home school. • A timetable clash prevents a student from studyingthe language of their choice at their home school. • A student is studying with Virtual School Victoria(VSV) . • Approved home schooling or alternative setting. All students must have an address in Victoria. | WHICH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE?
The languages available through Distance Education ata Secondary level, to VCE, in 2026 are: | | | | --- | --- | --- | | ARABIC
CHINESE*
FRENCH
GERMAN
GREEK
HINDI
INDONESIAN*
ITALIAN
JAPANESE*
LATIN
PUNJABI
SPANISH
VIETNAMESE | YEARS 10–12
YEARS 7–12
YEARS 7–12
YEARS 7–12
YEARS 7–12
YEARS 11–12
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YEARS 7–12
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YEARS 11–12
YEARS 7–12
YEARS 11–12 | | | *Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese have First and SecondLanguage options at VCE level. An intensive course is offered inGerman and Latin for late starters. | | | | SCHOOL BASED STUDENTS | | | | Government | | $200 | | Non-government | | $600 | | Non school based students | | $250 | International (Overseas) full fee paying students Years 7–12 refer to International Students Application Form. Please contact the VSL Distance Education Sectionfor further advice on the most appropriate level ofenrolment or see the VSL website www.vsl.vic.edu.au Find out more Scan the QR code for further information about: • Advantages of the Distance Education Mode • Teaching and Learning in the Distance Mode • Support and Supervision of Distance Learning • Enrolment Dates and Procedures Head Office Level 6, 20 Otter Street, CollingwoodVictoria 3066 Australia T. 03 9474 0500 E. vsl@vsl.vic.edu.auW. vsl.vic.edu.au

FAQs

Who is eligible to enrol in the 2026 VSL Distance Education languages program?

Students eligible for Victorian government or non-government secondary schools may enrol, with enrolments processed through the student’s home school. All students must have an address in Victoria.

What reasons can justify studying a language through distance education?

Common reasons include the desired language being unavailable at the home school, a timetable clash, study with Virtual School Victoria, or approved home schooling or an alternative setting.

Which language programs are available in 2026 and what year levels apply?

Available languages include Arabic, Chinese*, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian*, Italian, Japanese*, Latin, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The year ranges vary by language, with specific VCE First and Second Language options for Chinese, Indonesian, and Japanese.

Sep 20, 2026

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