Overview for Parents
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. For information about Year 11 and 12 programs in VCE, VCAL and VET please visit the VCAA website.
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.
Australian National Curriculum
A brief introduction on the planned Australian curriculum
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Responses to questions about the standards often asked by parents.
Who is the VCAA?
Information about the role of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority and the services provided.
Publications
Publications about the VELS provided to parents in previous years.
Contact details
Contact details, links to related websites and publications.
