ON Tuesday, Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) exams began, with 45,000 students sitting the English exam and another 2,400 sitting English as an Additional Language exam.
Minister for Educaton Ben Carroll congratulated all students completing their school studies.
“Congratulations to all our dedicated Victorian students – here’s to your future and seeing where it can take you. I wish you the very best in finishing your VCE.”
“A big thank you to all the families, carers, careers counsellors and teachers who have provided support during these final years of schooling.”
Taking place at over 560 examination centres across the state, students sitting exams are part of the 89,000 VCE students who will complete at least one examination in 2024 including written, oral presentation and performance exams.
VCE Vocational Major students are also completing their final end of year assessments for 2024 as they prepare to complete their VCE studies.
The completion of 13 years of schooling is an enormous achievement and prepares young people to take their next steps, whether that be further education, training, taking a gap year or entering the workforce.
Key facts and figures for the 2024 exam period are:
• 89,010 students sitting at least one examination
• 111 VCE Subjects with a written exam
• 47 VCE languages being examined
• 566 examination centres
• Largest examination centre, Bendigo Senior Secondary College (937 students)
• Smallest examination centre, Balmoral K-12 Community College (3 students).
The final exam will take place on November 20, with students receiving their VCE results on December 12.
For more information on the VCE Examinations and End of Year refer to the VCAA website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au