What we do

Vision

A trusted and coherent Victorian learning continuum where rigorous standards and equitable pathways allow all Victorian learners to thrive.

Mission

The VCAA sets and upholds curriculum, assessment and reporting standards, and ensures they are coherent and accessible, so that teachers and schools can deliver a high-quality, fair and connected learning journey with clearly defined and inclusive pathways.

The VCAA develops and implements the following curricula and assessment:

Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework: Birth to 8 years (transitioned to the Department of Education)
Early Years assessment
Victorian F–10 curriculum
Victorian F–10 assessment
VCE curriculum
VET
VPC

The VCAA also celebrates student achievement and excellence through achievement and excellence awards.

Strategic plan

For details on VCAA strategic plan, see

Strategic Plan 2025–2026 (1.59 MB)

Legislation and core functions

The VCAA was established under the repealed Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority Act 2000 and continues to operate under the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (the Act).

To read more about the VCAA's core functions, view the Education and Training Reform Act.

Governance

The VCAA is a statutory authority primarily accountable to the Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools.

The VCAA is also responsible to the Minister for Education and the Minister for Training and Skills in relation to sections of Part 2.5 of the Act that they administer.