CHES

Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) Information  

Vermont Secondary College has a proud history of working with the Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) to facilitate access to enrichment electives, external Year 12 subjects Algorithmics and Extended Investigation and first year University subjects that can be taken whilst in year 12 and count towards a student’s ATAR Score.  

Year 10 Enrichment Electives 

A number of enrichment electives are available for our Year 10 students as Semester 1 subjects in 2027.  Please note these will be offered again for Semester 2 2027, with applications next year.  These are run by CHES, and applications must be supported by the college. Students will be expected to attend a number of seminar days on site at CHES, alongside weekly sessions that will run remotely outside of school hours.    

These subjects are for enrichment, and in preparation for possible VCE subjects.  These include 3/4 Algorithmics or 3/4 Extended Investigation which can be taken in the final year at VSC. Or new Unit 1-4 offerings through CHES in Classical Studies, Philosophy and Environmental Science, which can also be taken as part of Year 11/12 subject load. Please note that English Language and Specialist maths cannot be taken through CHES at VCE level as these subjects are offered at VSC.  There is no allocated study block for these subjects, and students who participate are expected to maintain a high level of performance in their VSC subjects.  

Enrichment Electives – Applications for Semester 1 Enrichment Electives are now open. 

CHES have five Enrichment Electives on offer in Semester 1 2027:  - Conflict, Power and Dignity (Foundations of VCE Classical Studies) *NEW - Introduction to Algorithmics (Foundations of VCE Algorithmics) - LingoLab: Unveiling the Wonders of Real-world Language (Foundations of VCE English Language) - Mathematical Investigations (Foundations of VCE Specialist Mathematics) - Research Matters (Foundations of VCE Extended Investigation) - Mind Over Myth: Exploring Philosophy with Critical Thinking (Foundations of VCE Extended Investigation and VCE Philosophy) - Planet Under Pressure (Foundations of VCE Environmental Science) *NEW  There is no cost for these Enrichment Electives.  For more information about the Year 10 CHES electives, visit

https://www.ches.vic.edu.au/studying-at-ches/ee 

To apply for a Semester 1 Year 10 enrichment elective, go to 

https://enrol.ches.vic.edu.au/application-form/start  

In your application, please list Jacqueline Wilson Jacqueline.Wilson5@education.vic.gov.au as the Vermont Secondary College school based supervisor.  

Applications CLOSE Friday 18th September 2026