Tamil
The reaccredited VCE Tamil study design has a staged implementation, with Units 1 and 2 being implemented in 2024 and Units 3 and 4 being implemented in 2025.
For 2024 please ensure you use the correct study design as listed below.
Units 1 and 2
Accreditation period for Units 1 and 2: 2024-2028
Study Design for Units 1 and 2 in 2024
The accreditation period for Units 1 and 2 expires 31 December 2028.
The accreditation period for Units 3 and 4 commences 1 January 2025 and expires 31 December 2028. Please use the Tamil Units 3 and 4: 2002-2024 study design in 2024.
Study Design – Units 1 and 2 only in 2024
This study design is to be used for Units 1 and 2 only in 2024.
Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for VCE Tamil Units 1 and 2: 2024-2028; Units 3 and 4: 2025-2028.
Support materials
These support materials are for Units 1 and 2 only in 2024.
Support materials
- Suggested subtopics for VCE Tamil
This resource has been developed to help teachers identify suitable subtopics for each of the presecribed concepts and topics in the study design. - Curriculum Planning Template for VCE Tamil
This document is designed to support teachers to map out their 2-year VCE program in accordance with the study design. It can be downloaded and edited to suit individual school context. It includes an example and a checklist.
- Guide to selecting VCE Tamil resources
This guide has been developed to help teachers to select suitable resources to support delivery of the VCE Tamil Study Design. - Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- Implementation videos for the CCAFL VCE study designs (Units 1 and 2: 2024–2028; Units 3 and 4: 2025–2028)
On-demand video presentations which provide teachers with information about the new Collaborative Curriculum and Assessment Framework for Languages (CCAFL) study designs for implementation from 2024. - General capabilities in CCAFL languages
This resource supports the development of students' general capabilities in the teaching and learning of CCAFL languages.
2025 Support Materials Implementation
Units 3 and 4
Accreditation period for Units 3 and 4: 2002-2024
Study Design for Units 3 and 4 in 2024
The accreditation period for Units 1 and 2 expired on 31 December 2023. Please use the Tamil Units 1 and 2: 2024-2028 study design in 2024.
The accreditation period for Units 3 and 4 has been extended to 31 December 2024.
Study Design – Units 3 and 4 only in 2024
This study design is to be used for Units 3 and 4 only in 2024.
Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for VCE Tamil Units 3-4: 2002-2024.
CCAFL Languages - Revised sections for VCE study designs
This document replaces a number of sections within the current VCE CCAFL study designs. These changes take effect in 2013.
Support materials
These support materials are for Units 3 and 4 only in 2024.
School-based assessment
View VCE Tamil Assessment Handbook (June 2020)
Contains assessment information for both school-based assessment and examinations including the examination criteria.
Examination specifications, past examinations and reports
Support materials
Study summary (June 2020)
A summary of the VCE Tamil Study Design for Units 1 and 2: 2002-2023; Units 3 and 4: 2002-2024.
Assessment Advice: Units 1 and 2
Contains sample performance descriptors for each outcome for Units 1 and 2.
Example outlines and detailed study
Contains an example outline and detailed study samples for Units 1-4.
Enrolment in VCE Tamil
Enrolment into VCE Tamil at Units 3 and 4 requires students to declare their status as either a First Language Learner or a Second Language Learner.
Students will need to complete the Declaration for enrolment in VCE Modern Languages Units 3 and 4 form and submit this to their home school. For more information, visit the Enrolment in VCE Modern Languages webpage.
Contact
Contact the Curriculum Manager - Languages.