General Publications
- Introducing the Victorian Essential Learning Standards
- Background to the Victorian Essential Learning Standards
- Victorian Essential Learning Standards Discussion Papers
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Introducing the Victorian Essential Learning Standards
Years 9 and 10 student programs – Frequently asked questions (PDF - 156KB)
The Year 9 and 10 student program advice answers some frequently asked questions relating to Year 9 and 10 program requirements and the Victorian Essential Learning Standards. You can choose to download this document or read it online.
Important information for parents about student learning and standards (PDF - 443KB) or Read it online.
Copies of the Important information for parents about student learning and standards booklet was sent to all schools for every family with students in Prep to Year 10 in June 2006. This booklet gives examples of the new standards and the types of programs and experiences in which students will participate from Prep to Year 10 in Victorian schools.
Parent booklet in languages other than English
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Arabic (PDF - 1.1MB)
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Bosnian (PDF - 1.0MB)
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Cambodian (Khmer) (PDF - 1.18MB)
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Chinese - simplified (PDF - 1.3MB)
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Chinese - traditional (PDF - 1.3MB)
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Filipino (Tagalog) (PDF - 1.3MB)
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Hindi (PDF - 985KB)
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Indonesian (PDF - 1.0MB)
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Persian (Farsi) (PDF - 1.0MB)
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Samoan (PDF - 963KB)
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Serbian (PDF - 1.0MB)
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Sinhalese (PDF - 1.7MB)
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Somali (PDF - 968KB)
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Spanish (PDF - 1.0MB)
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Turkish (PDF - 1.0MB)
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Vietnamese (PDF - 1.1MB)
VELS Publications – Folder Inserts A3 (PDF – 1.2MB)
The VCAA has developed folder inserts for a standard ring binder with a clear plastic overlay. The inserts are available in Adobe PDF format and include a front cover, spine and back cover. These can be printed in colour or black and white, trimmed and inserted into a binder.
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VELS Publications – Folder Inserts A4 (PDF – 984KB)
Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 236KB) or Read it online.
A brochure for parents published in September 2005 that provides important information about the new approach to student learning and standards in Victorian schools from Prep to Year 10.
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Accompanying letter introducing the brochure (PDF - 242KB)
An accompanying letter from the Minister of Education and Training, Lynne Kosky MP, and VCAA Chairperson, Stuart Hamilton introducing the brochure.
Parent brochure in languages other than English
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Arabic: Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 1.6MB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 191KB)
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Bosnian: Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 246KB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 198KB)
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Cambodian (Khmer): Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 476KB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 219KB)
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Chinese: Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 523KB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 357KB)
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Farsi (Persian): Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 1.3MB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 179KB)
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Filipino (Tagalog): Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 231KB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 213KB)
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Hindi: Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 293KB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 514KB)
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Samoan: Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 248KB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 225KB)
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Serbian: Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 252KB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 192KB)
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Sinhalese: Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 439KB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 287KB)
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Somali: Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 232KB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 215KB)
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Spanish: Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 255KB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 241KB)
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Turkish: Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 256KB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 198KB)
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Vietnamese: Introductory Parent Brochure (PDF - 506KB) and Accompanying letter (PDF - 331KB)
Victorian Essential Learning Standards: Overview (PDF - 445KB) or Read it online.
This booklet provides an overview of the new approach to Victorian curriculum from Prep to Year 10, the Victorian Essential Learning Standards.
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- Figure 1 Whole school curriculum plan (JPG - 236KB)
- Table 1 Structure of the essential learning standards (JPG - 275KB)
- Table 2 Relationship between years of schooling and levels in the Essential Learning Standards (JPG - 91KB)
- Table 3 Summary of level with standards (JPG - 187KB)
Introducing the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (PDF - 327KB) or Read it online. This booklet outlines the rationale and structure of the framework, and provides an explanation of the three core essential learning strands and the three stages of learning.
Victorian Essential Learning Standards Introductory PowerPoint Presentation (PPT - 381KB)
A PowerPoint presentation to support teachers in introducing the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, which includes speaker notes and provides additional information on key messages, the validation year and the nature of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards.
Background to the Victorian Essential Learning Standards
Curriculum Victoria: Foundations for the Future (PDF - 319KB)
This is a summary report of an analysis of national and international curriculum and standards documents for the compulsory years.
VCAA Invitational Seminar: 'Towards a framework of 'essential learning' (PDF - 586KB).
This is a report of the VCAA Invitational Seminar on Curriculum Reform held on 29 and 30 March 2004.
Letter introducing the Victorian Curriculum Reform 2004 Consultation Paper (PDF - 41KB)
This letter from the VCAA to all schools is signed by representatives from education sectors in Victoria. It commends to the profession the importance of the consultation paper and the opportunity for feedback.
Victorian Curriculum Reform 2004 Consultation Paper (PDF - 1,019KB)
This consultation paper, published in March 2004, outlines the proposals for the new approach to curriculum, standards and assessment for all Victorian schools.
Guide to Proposed Reform of Victorian Curriculum (PDF - 366KB)
This guide provides a summary of the key aspects of the new approach to Victorian curriculum for parents and the community.
Victorian Curriculum Reform 2004: Report on Consultation (PDF - 333KB)
This report provides an analysis of responses to the Victorian Curriculum Reform 2004 Consultation Paper.
Introducing the Victorian Curriculum Reform 2004 Consultation Paper (PPT - 339KB)
The PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of the proposed elements of the new framework as described in the Victorian Curriculum Reform 2004 Consultation Paper.
Victorian Essential Learning Standards Discussion Papers
Discussion papers prepared in 2004 for the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority as theoretical background for development of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards.
The Arts Curriculum Area (PDF - 139KB)
Civics and Citizenship Curriculum Area (PDF - 130KB)
Design, Technology and Innovation Curriculum Area (PDF -199KB)
English Curriculum Area (PDF - 480KB)
Geography Curriculum Area (PDF - 138KB)
Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Curriculum Area (PDF - 161KB)
Learner Characteristics (PDF - 225KB)
Mathematics Curriculum Area (PDF - 210KB)
Science Curriculum Area (PDF - 698KB)
Social Development and Learning (PDF - 192KB)
