VCE

For a detailed description of the VCE, please refer to the Student and Parent Handbook. 

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) offers a broad range of study options. Students may choose a variety of studies that let them explore their interests and pursue their goals.  

The curriculum at Carey is very broad and allows students to complete their VCE program over Years 10, 11 and 12. 

How many units are studied? 

Generally, Carey students complete a program which consists of between 20 and 24 units. 

• Six subjects in Year 11         and,  

• Five subjects in Year 12. 

What are the minimum requirements to qualify for the VCE Certificate? 

Students are required to satisfactorily complete the following: 

• A minimum of 16 semester length units, encompassing Units 1- 4. 

• Of these 16 units, a minimum of 3 units from the English group (see page two of this document for list of English subjects) is compulsory. Two of these three English units must be a Unit 3 and 4 sequence. 

• Together with the compulsory Unit 3–4 sequence from the English Group, an additional three Unit 3 and 4 sequences of studies (which can include further sequences from the English Group) is required. 

 If a student studies an accelerated Unit 3 and 4 sequence, they may repeat that subject the following year should they wish to improve upon the result.  There is no penalty for repeating a subject. 

Although there is the opportunity to study VCE units within the Year 10 course, the major component of the VCE is undertaken when students are in Years 11 and 12. 

Students may choose to complete a Year 13 if they: 

• Participated in an extended overseas exchange 

• Experienced significant health challenges 

• Compete in elite-level sports 

• Have other legitimate reasons for extending their studies 

Completing VCE over more than two years carries no penalties.