Examination specifications and sample materials

Oral examination

Revised First Language Oral Examination

Revised First Language Oral Examination transcript

(Version 2, March 2025)

Oral examination assessment criteria and expected qualities 
(June 2022)

(Version 2, February 2026)

Written examination

(Version 3, March 2025)

Written examination assessment criteria and expected qualities for Section 2 and Section 3
(June 2022)

Sample written examination
(Version 2, April 2022)

Past examinations and external assessment reports

Examinations relating to the current study design

The following examinations relate to the current VCE Chinese First Language study design and other curriculum materials.

Students and teachers should note that Northern Hemisphere Timetable (NHT) examinations are no longer offered; however, the past examinations and reports may provide opportunities for students.

Examinations relating to previous study designs

Students and teachers should note that, with the introduction of a new study design, the following past examinations are not necessarily a guide to the current VCE examination for this study.