On 22 May, the Minister for Education announced the revised dates for the 2020 VCE examinations and the General Achievement Test (GAT):
- The GAT will be held on Wednesday 9 September 2020
- VCE written exams will begin in the week commencing 9 November and be completed by 2 December 2020.
The revised dates will provide sufficient time for teachers and students to complete adjusted VCE Unit 4 learning and school-based assessments and prepare adequately for the examinations. They also allow for VCE and VCAL students to get their final results and ATARs before the end of 2020.
Further information about examination dates can be found on the 2020 VCE Examination timetable page.
From Tuesday 26 May, all VCE and VCAL students, along with Prep, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students and specialist school students will return to on-site learning at government schools.
Students in Years 3 to 10 will continue to learn remotely until Tuesday 9 June, to give the Government and the Chief Health Officer time to monitor and evaluate the effects that the return to school by other year levels has on the increased movement of people and transmission within the community.
Vulnerable students in years 3 to 10, and children in those years whose parents or carers cannot work from home, can continue to attend school on-site until that time.
Students and learners – VCE, VCE VET AND VCAL
The Victorian Government’s announcement on 12 May 2020 means VCE, VCE VET and VCAL students can return to school from 26 May 2020, which is week 7 of Term 2. This will enable schools to continue with those learning and assessment components that were more difficult to implement in a remote and flexible learning environment.
VCE and VCAL students have shown great initiative, energy and resilience in meeting the challenges that the pandemic has presented.
The VCAA receives many enquiries from VCE and VCAL students. If you have questions you can contact the VCAA on 1800 134 197 or vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au
Schools and educators
For the latest information and updates please visit the Schools and Educators COVID-19 page and check for regular updates.
Parents, carers and guardians
Parents, carers and guardians have made outstanding efforts to help the delivery of remote and flexible schooling this term.
From Tuesday 26 May, all VCE and VCAL students, along with Prep, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students and specialist school students will return to on-site learning at government schools.
Students in Years 3 to 10 will continue to learn remotely until Tuesday 9 June, to give the Government and the Chief Health Officer time to monitor and evaluate the effects that the return to school by other year levels has on the increased movement of people and transmission within the community.
Vulnerable students in years 3 to 10, and children in those years whose parents or carers cannot work from home, can continue to attend school on-site until that time.
If you have questions you can contact the VCAA on 1800 134 197 or
vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au
For further advice, refer to the
Department of Education and Training, the
Catholic Education Commission of Victoria and Independent Schools Victoria’s
website for parents.