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.

Support materials

These support materials incorporate the previously known Advice for teachers.

VCE English and English as an Additional Language (EAL) and VCE Literature 2028 text nominations

Text nominations are now open for the 2028 prescribed text lists for VCE English and English as an Additional Language (EAL), and VCE Literature.

Please submit your nominations via the online nomination questionnaire. You must address the nomination criteria as set out in the online nomination questionnaire.

Nominations close on Friday 19 September 2025.