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. This may be because the subject isn’t offered at their home school, or there may be a timetable clash. VSV offers one of the largest ranges of subjects of any school in Victoria. All 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. Please note a Students in Other Schools (SIOS) enrolment is not a Direct – Shared enrolment.
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 2027 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 School Supervisor. The School Supervisor has a range of important responsibilities outlined in detail in the 2026 Students in Other 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. Students in VCE may not enrol in a subject below VCE, e.g. a Year 10 subject.
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 for years 11-12 require pre-enrolment questions to be completed. These questions will appear in the online application form when those subjects are selected. 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 $960 per subject ($480 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.
VSV will not accept enrolments from schools 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 7 September 2026 (Week 9, Term 3).
Returning students (those who have been enrolled at VSV in the previous year in Years 7-10):
Enrolments close on Friday 30 October 2026 (Week 4, term 4).
New students (those who have not been enrolled at VSV in the previous year in Years F-10):
Enrolments close on Friday 27 November 2026 (Week 8, Term 4).
Enrolments open on Monday 7 September 2026 (Week 9, Term 3).
SEMESTER 2 INTAKE
Enrolments open on Monday 19 April (Week 2, term 2) and close on Friday 28 May 2027 (Week 7, Term 2).
Year 11 – Year 12 Enrolments
SEMESTER 1 INTAKE
Enrolments open on Monday 7 September 2026 (Week 9, Term 3)
Returning students: (those who have been enrolled at VSV in the previous year in Years 11-12):
Enrolments close on Friday 30 October 2026 (Week 4, term 4).
New students (those who have not been enrolled at VSV in the previous year in Years 11-12):
Enrolments close on Friday 27 November 2026 (Week 6, Term 4).
SEMESTER 2 INTAKE for Year 11 students only
Enrolments open on Monday 19 April 2027 (Week 2, Term 2) and close on Friday 14 May 2027 (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 2027 are:
Term 1: Thursday 28 January to Thursday 25 March
Term 2: Monday 20 April to Friday 25 June
Term 3: Monday 12 July to Friday 17 September
Term 4: Monday 4 October to Friday 17 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 Monday 7 June, three 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