The development of a national curriculum continues and further information can be found on the VCAA and ACARA websites.

Not all school leavers go on to university-level courses. Entry to apprenticeships, or certificate-level courses in a multitude of fields, from apparel manufacture to secretarial studies, does not require an ATAR.

You can get an overall picture of any school by reading its profile. Each school's profile includes details of its main characteristics.

Information on the VCE

Information on VET and apprenticeships.

Information on the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL).

Understanding the curriculum and pathways

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