Later Years

General Achievement Test (GAT)

Units 3 and 4 VCE students have traditionally and will continue to sit the GAT each year. Starting in 2022, Year 12 Senior VCAL students will also be expected to sit Section A of the GAT as part of ongoing education reforms in Victoria. 

This year, Victorian senior secondary students will have their literacy and numeracy skills measured against new standards in a reformed GAT. The 2022 GAT will be held on Wed 7 September. 

Students will receive a statement indicating whether they have met the literacy and numeracy standards. It will provide an additional opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills and level of achievement. 

The new standards will indicate whether students have demonstrated the literacy and numeracy skills typically expected of someone completing their secondary schooling – giving another indication of their readiness to move onto further education, training or employment.

Students will receive further information and guidance about the GAT next term.

Mr Stirling met with the Year 12 VCAL students and explained the GAT and the importance of sitting the GAT this year. Mr Stirling also outlined the special examination arrangements available and application process for students with disabilities, illnesses or other circumstances that affect their ability to access external assessments. 

VCAL students wishing to apply for special examination arrangements must see Mr Stirling.

David Black & Tony Stirling

Leaders of Later Years