Comments on: Alternatives to VCE

By: susan wight

susan wight — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:31:08 +0000

Thanks Fiona, but people need to note the limitations:
From the DECV Enrolment Handbook – Secondary – Years 10 – 12:
available at http://www.distance.vic.edu.au/enrol/pdf/11_10-12_Handbook_and_Forms.pdf

“CATEGORY: YOUNG ADULT TUITION
(Students aged 18 and over and under 20 years of age)
Students aged 18 or over and less than 20 years of age on the 1st of January of the school year may be eligible to be enrolled to study in the distance mode if they are solely undertaking VCE.
Support Material Required:
a) a letter from the applicant’s nearest secondary college Principal indicating that the student has
no access to a particular VCE subject or subjects or
b) Students who are over 17 and under 20 years of age can enrol directly with the DECV as long
as they a have a letter from an ACE provider (Adult Community Education) or
c) A letter outlining their special circumstances as to why they cannot access the course at their
local school or educational institution.
d) As well as a copy of your birth certificate to prove your age eligibility.
Materials Charge: $150 per year or $75 for one
semester.

By: Fiona

Fiona — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:04:02 +0000

Hi everyone, You can access direct enrolment at Distance Education Centre Victoria for VCE in the “YOUNG ADULT TUITION CATEGORY” if you are between 17 to 20 years of age. Enrolment for those over 21 in VCE or VCAL is also available, however you cannot already hold a higher qualification. Download the relevant handbooks from their website, call them and discuss your own situation. I found it is not complicated or even difficult getting enrolment for older students. I have had quite a bit to do with DECV – it is in my opinion an outstanding educational provider and excellent to deal with. AYCE is also another great option for school-aged students. Good luck to all seeking non main stream options – don’t give up.

By: Sharee

Sharee — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:31:15 +0000

Hi Karen,
VCE stands for Victorian Certificate of Education. The equivalent in South Australia is the SACE. I am not sure what alternative options there are in South Australia for studying the SACE, but if you do a search for SACE on the internet or contact the Department of Education, they should be able to help you.
All the best,
Sharee
PS You may like to ask the Education Department about Independent Learning Centres – one way to get SACE withough attending a traditional school.

By: susan wight

susan wight — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:42:38 +0000

Hi Talitha, You could try your local TAFE, or a neighbourhood/community house. There is a list of the ones we know offer VCE on this page – check to see whether there is one within travelling distance of you. There is also the AYCE programme (details on that same page) – you can do VCE through them. Contact them to find out whether they have a campus within travelling distance. Attendance there is only required once a week. You could check the Distance Ed eligibility criteria (it is fairly limited) to see if you could get into that. If none of those options work out, there is also OTEN, they are based in NSW and offer HSC (the NSW equivalent of VCE) via distance. Hope that helps, Sue

By: Talitha

Talitha — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:49:16 +0000

Hi, I am wanting to study my VCE and don’t know where I can do so. I live in deer park and was wondering if there is anywhere in my area I can do so.
Thanks

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:57:18 +0000

Hi my name is Karen i would like to know if there is a VCE in Adelaide and if so please give details thank you

By: susan wight

susan wight — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:41:49 +0000

Hi Max,

I don’t know of anyone who provides VCE to adults by distance but you could try your local neighbourhood/community house or the CAE.

OTEN in NSW provide distance education HSC (the NSW equivalent). They might be worth a try as well.

All the best,

By: Max

Max — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:07:50 +0000

I would like to know if I would be able to study adult VCE from home?

Thanks.

By: susan wight

susan wight — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:04:08 +0000

Hi Ruwa,
Your best bet is probably the Council of Adult Education or you could try TAFE – some TAFES have VCE for adults. Both may also offer support to those for whom English is their second language.
All the best with it.
Regards
Sue

By: Ruwa

Ruwa — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:04:56 +0000

Hi, i am really want to complete highschool through the vce program 4 adult. I am 29 years old, and i left my school early, many years ago. I came to Aus, so my english is a second language.

My question is,could i complete highschool education with my poor english language and my age? If so,i would like to know the nearest place to go.I live in Lalor.

Thanx for your time