The reaccredited English and English as an Additional Language study design has a staged implementation, with Units 1 and 2 being implemented in 2023 and Units 3 and 4 being implemented in 2024.
For 2023 please ensure you use the correct study design as listed below.
The accreditation period for Units 1 and 2 expires 31 December 2027.
The accreditation period for Units 3 and 4 commences 1 January 2024 and expires 31 December 2027. Please use the English and English as an Additional Language (EAL) Units 3 and 4: 2017-2023 study design in 2023.
This study design is to be used for Units 1 and 2 only in 2023.
Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for English and English as an Additional Language Units 1 and 2: 2023-2027; Units 3 and 4 2024-2027
These support materials are for Units 1 and 2 only in 2023
Developing a curriculum and assessment program
English Units 1–4 sample learning activities
EAL Units 1–4 sample learning activities
General assessment advice
Units 1 and 2 assessment
Units 3 and 4 assessment (from 2024)
Examination specifications, past examinations and reports
The accreditation period for Units 1 and 2 expired on 31 December 2022. Please use the English and English as an Additional Language (EAL) Units 1 and 2: 2023-2027 study design in 2023.
The accreditation period for Units 3 and 4 has been extended to 31 December 2023.
This study design is to be used for Units 3 and 4 only in 2023.
Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for English and English as an Additional Language Units 1 and 2: 2016-2022 and Units 3 and 4: 2017-2023.
2023 English/EAL text list The approved English/EAL text list for study in 2023.
VCAA principles and procedures for prescribed VCE lists (June 2020)
2022 English/EAL text list
2020 and 2021 English/EAL text list
2019 English/EAL text list
2018 English/EAL text list
2017 English/EAL text list
2016 English/EAL text list
2015 English/EAL text list
These support materials are for Units 3 and 4 only in 2023.
View VCE English School-based Assessment report.
View VCE English as an Additional Language School-based Assessment report.
View VCE English examination specifications, past examinations and reports.
View VCE English as an Additional Language examination specifications, past examinations and reports.
Advice for teachers Learning activities and assessment advice for teachers, including performance descriptions.
Glossary of command terms This glossary provides a list of terms commonly used across the Victorian Curriculum F–10, VCE study designs and VCE examinations and to help students better understand the requirements of command terms in the context of their discipline.
Frequently asked questions A set of frequently asked questions for the revised VCE English and English as an Additional Language (EAL) Study Design (accreditation period Units 1 and 2: 2016-2022; Units 3 and 4: 2017-2023).
Conversations about the revised study design (May 2016) Set of filmed conversations between experienced VCE English and EAL teachers about aspects of the revised study design.
Implementation briefing materials (May 2016) Presentations, participant workbooks and video recordings from 2016 Implementation briefings.
Unit 3 Sample course plan This sample course plan for Unit 3 has been designed to support teachers of combined English and English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes.
For accreditation period Units 1 and 2: 2023-2027, 3 and 4 2024-2027
Students who are unfamiliar with the English language because they are from non-English-speaking backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing may have access to English as an Additional Language (EAL) status. For eligibility criteria please refer to the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook – Administrative information: Student enrolment, Students seeking EAL status.
To apply for EAL status, each student is required to submit an Application for Enrolment in English as an Additional Language Units 3 and 4 form to the school, please see the enrolment application form.
Contact the Curriculum Manager - English and English as an Additonal Language.