English and English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Accreditation period from 2023

Study Design

(updated October 2024)

Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for English and English as an Additional Language Units 1 and 2 from 2023; Units 3 and 4 from 2024.

Consultation survey: Proposal to extend the text cycle for the VCE English, VCE English as an Additional Language (EAL) and VCE Literature text lists

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) is seeking input from stakeholders on the proposal to extend the text cycle of the following lists: 

  • VCE English and EAL text list: List 1 only
  • VCE Literature text list (complete list)

VCE English and EAL and VCE Literature teachers are encouraged to complete the survey.

This survey will close on Friday 11 September 2026.

Support materials

These support materials incorporate the previously known Advice for teachers.