Early Years

Special Provision

Information on how provision is given to students who become ill or experience personal hardship during their VCE assessments. (Previously known as Consideration of Disadvantage.) For assessment, there are three forms of Special Provision possibly available to students.

Alternative Arrangements to School-Based Assessment Requirements
Students are eligible to apply for Special Provision for school-based assessment for reasons of illness, impairment or personal circumstances.

Special Examination Arrangements for External Examinations
Special examination arrangements that are available for students with a disability or illness.

Derived Examination Scores
Applying for a Derived Examination Score if a student becomes ill or experiences a personal trauma at the time of their VCE examinations.

Other Circumstances
Explains applications processes for chronic circumstances, compassionate late withdrawal or interrupted studies.

Last Update: January 12, 2012