CB0013-VCE-HANDBOOK_2026_V2

Sep 20, 2026

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VCE Student Handbook for 2026 outlines how the Victorian Certificate of Education works across Years 11 and 12, describing unit structure, eligibility requirements, and how to earn the certificate and graduate. The handbook explains assessment approaches including school-based assessment and exams, and clarifies key terms such as statistical moderation. It also sets out student responsibilities, attendance expectations, support pathways, and guidance on managing study planning and maintaining communication with staff.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

General Information about the VCE

How is the VCE structured?

Key Terms in VCE

How do I earn my certificate and graduate?

What is statistical moderation?

Assessment in VCE

How does school-based assessment work?

How do exams work?

How do I get my results?

Special Provision

Your responsibilities as a VCE student

Attendance

School-based assessment rules

VCE Student Handbook 1 ALICEMILLER.VIC. EDU. AU INTRODUCTION Welcome to VCE! Those of you reading this Handbook are entering the ﬁnal years of your secondary education. Great challenges lie ahead. This Handbook is to help you travel through these years productively and successfully. Please read the information carefully. If you plan your study, you' ll keep on top of the expectations regarding submission of work. This will enable you to work at a steady pace and avoid the dreaded last-minute panic. It’s very important that during your VCE years you develop and maintain a close relationship with your teachers, your Year Level Coordinator, the Senior Studies Coordinator, and the Head of Campus. These people will help you make good choices about tertiary courses or post-school employment. They possess the information and the knowledge to help you to make sure that atthe end of Year 12 your plans are viable and realistic. Your success in VCE is contingent on your work ethic. Avoid procrastinating! Establish short, medium and long-term goals from the start of the year. Organise study groups with your friends, ask your teachers for assistance if thereis something you don't fully understand, adhere to a realistic work program, and you' ll ﬁnd the VCE years rewarding and fulﬁlling. Please feel free to discuss any queries with your Year Level Coordinator, teachers, the Senior Studies coordinator or the Head of Campus. PRINCIPAL: Sarita Ryan [sarita.ryan@alicemiller.school](sarita.ryan@alicemiller.school) HEAD OF CAMPUS: Mark Johnstone [mark.johnstone@alicemiller.school](mark.johnstone@alicemiller.school)[ ](mark.johnstone@alicemiller.school)Senior Studies Coordinator: Karyn Lehner [karyn.lehner@alicemiller.school](karyn.lehner@alicemiller.school) 2 ALICEMILLER.VIC. EDU. AU ALICEM LLE C. EDU AU CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to VCE! 2 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE VCE How is the VCE structured? Key Terms in VCE How do I earn my certiﬁcate and graduate? What is statistical moderation? 3 ASSESSMENT IN VCE How does school-based assessment work? What happens if I am unhappy with a result on my school-based assessment? How do exams work? How do I get my results? Exams ● internal exams ● external exams ● the GAT 4 SPECIAL PROVISION For School based assessments & School assessed coursework For Exams 5 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A VCE STUDENT. Attendance School-based assessment rules If you’ re at risk of getting an ‘ n’ If you lose your work, it is stolen or signiﬁcantly damaged Care in the use of computers VCE Student Contract 4 ALICEMILLER.VIC. EDU. AU 2026 General Information about the VCE How is the VCE structured? The VCE is a two-year Certiﬁcate for Years 11 and 12. It is made up of Semester ( i.e. half-year) length units of study. Most of you will do 22 semester-length units over two years. You can do extra or fewer units or take more time to complete the program. The minimum number of units which must be satisfactorily completed to gain a VCE is 16. To be eligible for your VCE you must successfully complete three units from the English group, including a Unit 3–4 sequence. Further, if you wish to gain an ATAR score, VTAC requires that you satisfactorily complete both Units 3 and 4 of English or Literature. Some Tertiary institutions require four units of English or Literature including the Unit 3 and 4 sequence to be completed successfully for admission. If you have a tertiary pathway in mind, it is important you keep this in mind. You should select studies that are appropriate to your interests and match your aspirations for tertiary study, training and employment. You can begin most studies at Unit 1, 2 or 3 but not at Unit 4. A Unit is a semester long study ina speciﬁc subject. Units are at two levels. ● Units 1 and 2 level is the equivalent of Year 11. You can choose to do one or both units at this level. You

FAQs

What are the minimum requirements to gain a VCE?

To gain a VCE, students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 16 units and successfully complete three units from the English group, including a Unit 3–4 sequence.

How is the VCE structured across Years 11 and 12?

The VCE is a two-year certificate made up of semester-length units. Most students complete 22 units over two years, with Year 11 typically focusing on Units 1 and 2 and Year 12 requiring Units 3 and 4 as a sequence.

How does school-based assessment differ from exams?

School-based assessment is carried out through school-based tasks, while exams include internal exams, external exams, and the GAT. The handbook also covers how students receive results from these assessment components.

Sep 20, 2026

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