Parent Information
The Victorian Essential Learning Standards (also known as VELS or the standards) is the Prep to Year 10 curriculum and standards policy for all Victorian schools.
This section of the website provides information for parents on the standards and curriculum for students in Prep to Year 10.
Who is the VCAA? - Information about the role of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority and the services provided.
What are the VELS? - A general introduction to the Victorian Essential Learning Standards.
VELS Structure - An overview of how the learning areas are organised.
VELS Curriculum - A summary of the types of content and skills covered at each level of schooling.
Assessment - A summary of how teachers use the standards as the basis for assessment
Reporting - Information about student reports.
NAPLAN - Information about the National Assessment Program - Literacy And Numeracy for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
National Curriculum - A brief introduction on planned national curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions - Responses to questions about the standards often asked by parents.
Further Information - Contact details, links to related websites and publications.
Feedback on this section of the website can be made by:
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Feedback form (142KB) - email to curriculum.vcaa@edumail.vic.gov.au
- phone: (03) 9651 4410.
