Up to 15 Victorian schools will next year be trialling a proposed new thesis subject for Year 12 VCE students.

Schools across Australia are set for change as a result of the current Review of Funding for Schooling, the first comprehensive review that the nation has undergone since 1973.

Religious instruction in Victorian schools takes a number of forms across the various school sectors and often plays an important part in the school curriculum.

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

If you have an idea about how to improve things, a desire to take an active role in the school generally, or just want to stay informed, here are some questions and ideas to get you started.

Independent schools are non-government institutions that generally do not belong to a system.

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

Catholic schools form the next largest sector, with just over a fifth of Victorian secondary enrolments.

While most scholarships are open to all students, the most likely recipients are generally students who demonstrate outstanding academic merit or financial need.