A broad range of options
We provide flexible learning opportunities to a diverse and unique cohort of students in schools wanting to study an additional subject across Years 7 – 12. VSV offers one of the largest ranges of subjects of any school in Victoria. All of our subjects have been developed and are taught in accordance with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) requirements, with ample opportunities for extension and challenge where necessary.
Requirements for enrolment
1. Enrolment at a Victorian School
Enrolment at VSV is subject to Department of Education guidelines and is only available to students enrolled at a Victorian Government or Non-Government School.
Students must be between the minimum age of 4 years and 9 months and under the age of 21 years as of 1 January 2025 to enrol at VSV. Students over the age of 17 may only enrol at VSV if an exception to the maximum age requirement applies or if an exemption from that requirement has been granted to them. Please see Enrolment: School age requirements and age exemptions | education.vic.gov.au for further details. School-based students, should coordinate age exemptions with their school.
2. Principal’s approval
The principal of the student’s home school must approve an application to study at VSV. For non-government schools, any unpaid/overdue fees will be the final responsibility of the school to cover. Principals are required to read and sign the VSV Terms and Conditions for all school-based enrolments.
3. Nominated School Supervisor
It is a requirement for a member of staff at the student’s home school to be nominated as their Home School Supervisor. The Home School Supervisor has a range of important responsibilities outlined in detail in the Students in Schools Enrolment Handbook.
4. Maximum subject enrolments
Year 7 – 10 school-based students can study a maximum of one subject/unit with VSV each semester. Year 11 and 12 school-based students can study a maximum of two subjects with VSV each semester.
Requirements for all subjects
All students enrolling at VSV must have regular and reliable access to a computer/laptop and the internet. Students will need to login into VSV Online (the school’s learning management system) to communicate and submit work online regularly. They are expected to participate in multiple areas of the online courses, including online lessons, forums and interactive activities. All student reports are only available online.
Most desktops or laptops are compatible with VSV Online and our online classrooms. Please note that a smartphone, tablet or Chromebook is not sufficient to meet the needs of the study.
Certain subjects require a Pre-enrolment Form to be completed. These are indicated on the subject selection form (Years 11 – 12 only). More information can be found on the relevant subject information page.
View the full list of minimum technical specifications and any textbooks/resources that need to be purchased.
The subject information pages on the VSV website have more information about the technological and other requirements for individual subjects. Please read these pages carefully before selecting subjects.
Does VSV charge enrolment fees for school-based students?
Government schools:
There are no enrolment costs at VSV for government school students.
International students:
The total upfront costs for Non-Government Schools for international students to enrol at VSV is $1435 per subject ($717.50 per Unit).
Non-government schools:
Any state or federal government funding received by non-government schools is not affected if a student enrols in subjects at VSV.
The total upfront costs for non-government schools from which students enrol in VSV is $850 per subject ($425 per Unit).
Who should pay?
An invoice will be sent directly to the home school and payment must be made to VSV once the course has
commenced. VSV will NOT invoice a third party i.e. parents/guardians/carers as it is the responsibility of the home
school’s principal requesting the enrolment to remit the correct fees.
It is the responsibility of the home school to inform parents/guardians/carers as to whether they expect them to
contribute in full or in part to the cost of enrolment with VSV.
Enrolments from schools will not be accepted by VSV if there is any outstanding money from the previous year.
Following is a link to the Department of Education’s Parent Payments Policy:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/parent-payment/guidance
Enrolment Dates
Year 7 – 10 Enrolments
SEMESTER 1 INTAKE
Enrolments open on Monday 14 October 2024 (Week 2, Term 4).
Returning students (those who have been enrolled at VSV in the previous year in Years 7-10):
Enrolments close on Sunday 1 December 2024 (Week 9, term 4).
New students (those who have not been enrolled at VSV in the previous year in Years 7-10):
Enrolments close on Sunday 2 February 2025 (Week 1, Term 1).
SEMESTER 2 INTAKE
Enrolments open on Monday 28 April (Week 2, term 3) and close on Friday 30 May 2025 (Week 5, Term 2).
Year 11 – Year 12 Enrolments
SEMESTER 1 INTAKE
Enrolments open on Monday 14 October 2024 (Week 2, Term 4).
Returning students: (those who have been enrolled at VSV in the previous year in Years 11-12):
Enrolments close on Sunday 1 December 2024 (Week 9, term 4).
New students (those who have not been enrolled at VSV in the previous year in Years 11-12):
Enrolments close on Friday 2 February 2025 (Week 1, Term 1).
SEMESTER 2 INTAKE for Year 11 students only
Enrolments are open on Monday 28 April (Week 2, term 3) and close on Friday 16 May 2025 (Week 5, Term 2).
If you are applying to enrol multiple students please ensure you generate a secure link for each application.
VSV operates on the same term dates as all other Victorian Government Schools
The dates for 2024 are:
Term 1: 29 January to 4 April
Term 2: 22 April to 4 July
Term 3: 21 July to 19 September
Term 4: 6 October to 19 December
The school year has two semesters. For F-10 students, Semester 1 includes Term 1 and Term 2. Semester 2 includes Term 3 and Term 4.
*Semester 2 starts on Tuesday 10 June, four weeks before the end of Term 2.
Who to contact
If you have questions or concerns about the enrolment process, please contact the VSV Enrolment Office. They are available between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday during the school terms. This is a confidential service available to all prospective students and parents:
Phone: 03 9965 0005
Free call: 1800 133 511
Fax Number: (03) 9416 8487
Enrolments:03 9965 0005