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VCE Written Examinations and Special Provision

Senior Pathways Program 2026

VCE Written Examinations

 

Units 3 & 4

All Unit 3 & 4 Studies have one or more written examinations contributing from 25% to 66% of the study score. It is essential that students are fully prepared for their examinations.  The college will run trial examination in both mid-year and end-of-year. 

 

Unit 3 & 4 examination timetables and regulations can be located on www.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Each student undertaking a Unit 3 & 4 study will be provided with an individual timetable for examinations and an Exam Navigator. 

 

Units 1 & 2

Examinations in all Units 1 & 2 occur within semester 1 and 2.  These examinations do not play a role in the determination of unit results (S/N) but will be recorded on student reports and will be included in the calculation of their level of achievement. 

2026 Examination Dates

  • General Achievement Test (GAT) Tuesday 16th June 
  • Written examinations 26th October to 18th November 

Special Exam Arrangement Provision

There are 3 types of Special Exam Arrangement Provision in VCE and VCE VM:

 

School Based Assessment (in line with VCAA approved provisions):

  • Schools approve school-based assessment special provision but are encouraged to implement arrangements consistent with VCAA Special Exam Arrangements. Please seek advice from Senior School Leaders. 

Special Exam Arrangements:

  • Students are required to speak with Ms Karli Sellenger (Year 12 Coordinator) directly to discuss your circumstances and initiate the application process.  The relevant application form(s) needs to be lodged before the LAST week in March.

Derived Examination Scores:

  • Students who are ill or affected by other personal circumstances at the time of an examination and whose examination result is unlikely to be a fair or accurate indication of their learning or achievement in the study may apply for a DES. Where an application is approved, a DES will be calculated by the VCAA.
  • A DES can only be calculated if a student has completed the course of study leading up to the examination and has a result for at least one other Graded Assessment in the same study.