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Preparing early is key to success in the VCE. Whether you’re aiming for a top ATAR or just striving to finish strong, understanding your exam schedule and sticking to a strategic plan will set you up for excellence. This guide walks you through all essential dates—from the GAT in June to written exams in November—and includes expert tips to support your preparation.
VCE Exam Timetable 2025
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) has released the official VCE exam timetable for 2024. Here's a breakdown of the key dates:
General Achievement Test (GAT)
- Tuesday, 17 June 2025
- Section A (Literacy & Numeracy): 9:00 am–11:15 am (includes 15 min reading time)
- Section B (General Knowledge & Skills): 1:15 pm–3:00 pm (includes 15 min reading time)
Extended Investigation Critical Thinking Test
- Wednesday, 30 July 2025
- 10:00 am–11:30 am (computer-based)
Languages, Performance & Oral Exams
- Monday, 6 October – Sunday, 2 November 2025
Languages (CCAFL) Written & Auslan
- Thursday, 16 October 2025
2025 VCE Written Exam Period
- Tuesday, 28 October – Wednesday, 19 November 2025
| Date | Time | Exam(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, 28 Oct | 9:00–12:15 pm | English; English as an Additional Language (EAL) |
| Wed, 29 Oct | 9:00–10:45 am | Agricultural & Horticultural Studies; Drama; VET Business |
| 11:45 am–1:00 pm | Music Composition | |
| 3:00–5:15 pm | English Language | |
| Thu, 30 Oct | 9:00–10:45 am | VET Community Services |
| 11:45 am–2:00 pm | Economics; Indonesian First Language; Japanese First Language | |
| 3:00–5:15 pm | Chinese First Language; Literature | |
| Fri, 31 Oct | 9:00–11:45 am | Psychology |
| 2:00–3:45 pm | General Mathematics Exam 1 | |
| Mon, 3 Nov | 9:00–11:45 am | Biology |
| 2:00–3:45 pm | General Mathematics Exam 2 | |
| Tue, 4 Nov | — | Melbourne Cup Day (public holiday) |
| Wed, 5 Nov | 9:00–10:15 am | Mathematical Methods Exam 1 |
| 11:45 am–1:30 pm | VET Hospitality (Cookery); VET Music (Sound Production) | |
| 3:00–5:15 pm | Applied Computing Data Analytics; Classical Studies; Health & Human Development | |
| Thu, 6 Nov | 9:00–10:45 am | VET Furnishing; VET Health; VET Integrated Technologies |
| 11:45 am–2:00 pm | Industry & Enterprise; Mathematical Methods Exam 2; Texts & Traditions | |
| 3:00–5:15 pm | Business Management | |
| Fri, 7 Nov | 9:00–10:15 am | Specialist Mathematics Exam 1; Music Inquiry |
| 11:45 am–2:00 pm | History: Revolutions | |
| 3:00–5:15 pm | Accounting; Outdoor & Environmental Studies; VET Creative & Digital Media | |
| Mon, 10 Nov | 9:00–11:45 am | Chemistry |
| 2:00–4:15 pm | Legal Studies; Arabic; Korean First Language; Vietnamese Second Language | |
| Tue, 11 Nov | 9:00–10:45 am | VET Equine Studies; VET ICT; Visual Communication Design |
| 11:45 am–2:00 pm | History: Australian History; Philosophy; Specialist Mathematics Exam 2 | |
| 3:00–5:15 pm | Physical Education | |
| Wed, 12 Nov | 9:00–11:45 am | Physics |
| 2:00–4:15 pm | Aboriginal Languages of Victoria; History: Ancient History; Latin; Media | |
| Thu, 13 Nov | 9:00–10:45 am | Art Making & Exhibiting; VET Hospitality; VET Laboratory Skills |
| 11:45 am–2:00 pm | Algorithmics; Geography | |
| 3:00–5:15 pm | Applied Computing Software Development; Sociology | |
| Fri, 14 Nov | 9:00–10:45 am | Art Creative Practice; Dance; Systems Engineering; VET Sport & Recreation |
| 11:45 am–2:00 pm | Environmental Science; Politics; Vietnamese First Language | |
| 3:00–4:15 pm | Music Contemporary Performance | |
| Mon, 17 Nov | 9:00–10:45 am | Food Studies |
| 11:45 am–1:30 pm | Product Design & Technologies | |
| 3:00–5:15 pm | Music Repertoire Performance; Greek; Religion & Society | |
| Tue, 18 Nov | 9:00–10:45 am | Theatre Studies |
| 11:45 am–2:00 pm | Chinese Language Culture & Society; Foundation Mathematics; Korean SL | |
| 3:00–5:15 pm | Indonesian SL; Japanese SL | |
| Wed, 19 Nov | 9:00–10:45 am | VET Engineering Studies |
| 11:45 am–2:00 pm | French; Italian | |
| 3:00–5:15 pm | Chinese Second Language; Chinese SLA; German; Spanish |
Essential Tips for VCE Exam Success
We spoke to our 500 tutors, who have an average ATAR of 99.00, and asked them what their best advice is for students preparing for VCE Exams. Here is what they said:
- Use the full timetable to build your revision schedule—focus most on early exams or subjects you find challenging.
- Simulate exam conditions: complete mixed papers in timed sessions to build stamina.
- Understand exam formats: know the number of sections, weightings, and command terms in each exam.
- Stick to routines: keep regular sleep, study, exercise, and relaxation schedules.
- Look after yourself: hydration, healthy meals, and brief study breaks sharpen focus and reduce stress.
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Maximising the Benefits of Past Papers
Past papers are an excellent resource for HSC exam preparation. Here's how to use them effectively:
- Time yourself: mimic the real exam’s structure and conditions.
- Use VCAA marking guides to grade your answers and learn what examiners look for.
- Identify trends: track repeating question types and content areas by subject.
- Review mistakes deeply: fully understand missteps instead of skipping past them.
- Adopt exam language: respond using clear, concise phrasing and correct terminology to match exam expectations.
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Resources for VCE students to help prepare for exams
Resources for VCE Maths
100+ Practice VCE General Maths MCQ From The Past 10 Years
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100+ Practice VCE Maths Methods MCQ From The Past 10 Years
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Resources for VCE English
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200+ different metalanguage techniques with definitions, explanations, and examples to help you excel in your literary analysis
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300+ different literary and poetic devices with definitions, explanations, and examples to help you excel in your literary analysis
