PagineVictoria Curriculum Guide & Practice Tests
Victoria teaches the Victorian Curriculum F–10, based on the Australian Curriculum. Version 2.0 was required for English and Mathematics from 2025 and for all learning areas in government schools from 2026. The department also requires a structured literacy approach with daily systematic synthetic phonics in the early years.
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- 270 practice tests
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Exams and tests
| Exam | Subjects | When | Counts? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) | English group plus chosen studies (Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History and many more) | External exams October–November; General Achievement Test (GAT) mid-year | Study scores combine to produce the ATAR. |
| NAPLAN | Reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar, punctuation) and numeracy | March (2026: 11–23 March), online | Does not count toward school reports; results go to families and schools. |
How school is organized
Prep, Years 1–6 and Years 7–12. Years 11–12 lead to the VCE or the VCE Vocational Major.
Finishing school: The VCE requires satisfactory completion of at least 16 units, including three units from the English group (with both Units 3 and 4).
Official curriculum: Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Victoria use?
Victoria teaches the Victorian Curriculum F–10, based on the Australian Curriculum. Version 2.0 was required for English and Mathematics from 2025 and for all learning areas in government schools from 2026. The department also requires a structured literacy approach with daily systematic synthetic phonics in the early years.
How are school years organized in Victoria?
Prep, Years 1–6 and Years 7–12. Years 11–12 lead to the VCE or the VCE Vocational Major.
What is needed to finish school?
The VCE requires satisfactory completion of at least 16 units, including three units from the English group (with both Units 3 and 4).
Which exams do students take in Victoria?
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE); NAPLAN.