Notice to Schools 21/2022 – 16 February 2022
Special Examination Arrangements applications
Principals/directors, VCE and VCAL coordinators and VASS administrators
Schools should submit applications for Special Examination Arrangements for 2022 VCE external assessments for all known conditions using Special Provision Online (SPO) by Friday 8 April.
SPO is accessed via VASS from the following menu: SPECIAL PROVISION > Special Examination Arrangements > Special Examination Arrangements Application.
Applying previously approved Special Examination Arrangements to 2022 external assessments
In defined circumstances schools can request that previously approved Special Examination Arrangements be approved for a student’s 2022 VCE external assessments.
An ‘Application to apply previously approved provisions’ is available from VASS Downloads. Refer to the Appendix for important information outlining when this form can be used.
Support material
The following documents are available on SPO and on VASS from the SYSTEM ADMIN – Downloads menu to assist schools with collecting and providing the necessary evidence for a Special Examination Arrangements application:
- Special Provision – 2022 Evidence checklist
- Special Provision – 2022 Student consent
- Special Provision – 2022 School-based Evidence form
- Special Provision – 2022 Health Professional statement
- Special Provision – 2022 Essay 1–3 topics and cover sheets (essay topics should be kept confidential)
- Special Provision – 2022 Mathematics assessment cover sheet
- Special Provision – 2022 Application to apply previously approved provisions
Special Provision Online user guides are also available to download from both SPO and VASS.
Small group settings
Where a school has two or more students approved the same, or similar provisions, in the same exam session, they can be seated in the same room without requesting VCAA approval.
Action required
Principals/directors, please make sure that VCE coordinators and other relevant school staff are made aware of the requirements for submitting Special Examination Arrangements applications and available support material.
Critical dates
- Friday 25 February – last day to submit an application to apply previously approved provisions
- Friday 8 April – last day to submit Special Examination Arrangements applications for chronic and known conditions
Additional information
Go to the
VCAA Special Provision page, email
Special Provision or call 1800 205 455.
Information regarding Special Examination Arrangements for the 2022 General Achievement Test (GAT) including procedures for submitting applications for Senior VCAL students will be provided in Term 1.