VCE in 2025

There are 3 main ways to study Year 11 and 12 in Victoria.

• VCE
• VCE Vocational Major
• Victorian Pathways Certificate

To learn about the differences between each pathway click on the link below.

For more information, go to www.vic.gov.au/VCE

Students that are currently in year 9 and 10 can speak with teachers and career counsellors to answer questions, and to receive support as they make decisions about their final years at school.

The VCE's new Vocational Major lets students explore their passions and talents.

The VCE Vocational Major is a 2-year applied learning program within the VCE and includes 180 hours of Vocational Education and Training (VET), so students obtain real-world skills and knowledge to one day land a job in Australia’s most in-demand industries.

Whether they’re into music production, hospitality or agriculture, VCE Vocational Major students finish school with an employability edge, ready to take on work, life and more study. Students complete a high-quality curriculum, and work toward completing a VET qualification while finishing school.

The Victorian Pathways Certificate is a new flexible Year 11 and 12 course designed for the small number of students who, for a range of reasons, are not able or ready to undertake the VCE or the VCE Vocational Major in schools.