Schools are advised that the VCAA and VQA have determined that the units which can contribute to the English requirement for VCE eligibility will change as of 2006.
From 2006, English Language Units 1 and 2 and Literature Units 1 and 2 will be included in the units from the English group of studies which can contribute towards the English requirement for the award of the VCE.
The English requirement from 2006 will continue to be three units from the English group, with at least one unit at Unit 3 or Unit 4 level.
From 2006 the English group consists of:
No more than two units at Units 1 and 2 level may count towards the English requirement.
Students may not obtain credit for both English Units 3 and 4 and English (ESL) Units 3 and 4.
The requirements for VCE eligibility remain the same:
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) has advised that this amendment does not change the requirements for the calculation of a student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
Any queries on the ATAR should be directed to VTAC.
Any enquires about English studies should be directed to:
Marion White
Curriculum Manager, English
Telephone: (03) 9651 4580