On 22 May, the Minister for Education, the Hon James Merlino announced the revised dates for the 2020 VCE examinations and the General Achievement Test (GAT):

• The GAT will be held on Wednesday 9 September 2020
• VCE written exams will begin in the week commencing 9 November and be completed by 2 December 2020.

The revised dates will provide sufficient time for teachers and students to complete adjusted VCE Unit 4 learning and school-based assessments and prepare adequately for the exams. They also allow for VCE and VCAL students to get their final results and ATARs before the end of 2020.

Further information about examination dates can be found on the VCAA 2020 VCE Examination timetable page.

VCE and VCAL students have shown great initiative, energy and resilience in meeting the challenges that the pandemic has presented.

The VCAA receives many enquiries from VCE and VCAL students. If you have questions you can contact the VCAA on 1800 134 197 or vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au

(Resource: VCAA website - https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/news-and-events/latest-news/Pages/Index.aspx Accessed 29/5/2020)

Australian Catholic University launches year 11 results-based entry program

Year 12 students from Australian secondary schools will now be able to gain entry to Australian Catholic University (ACU) based on their Year 11 results. 

Launching in August for 2021 applications, the ACU Guarantee program will see offers made as early as September, and even earlier next year. 

Offers will be made on Year 11 results, although students must still complete their Year 12 exams to qualify for early entry. 

Applicants can also choose to apply for additional adjustment factors by submitting a statement outlining personal circumstances and motivation for university study.