Subject selection helps you build a program around your strengths, interests and next steps. Use the rules below with the detailed year-level guides and advice from your teachers and the Careers team.
Year 9 Selection Rules
- Continue core English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and Health and PE.
- Choose two Arts subjects, two Technologies subjects and one Language.
- Accepted Academy students choose one Arts and one Technologies subject.
- Arts and Technologies electives are semester-based; the selected Language runs for the year.
View Year 9 subjects and course descriptions
Year 10 Selection Rules
- English, Mathematics and a VCE or VET subject run for the whole year.
- Core Health and PE and Science are semester-based.
- Choose up to four electives, with a maximum of two from each learning area.
- Choose an additional Science or Health and PE elective if you want to study that area across the year.
- Electives run for one semester except the whole-year Rugby or Cricket Academy.
View the complete Year 10 subject list and VCE/VET entry requirements
Year 11 Selection Rules
- VCE students choose English and five electives.
- Choose a maximum of two subjects from each learning area.
- Students enrolled in an Academy cannot also choose Sport and Recreation.
- VCE VM and VPC have their own program requirements and vocational learning arrangements.
View the complete VCE, VCE VM and VPC programs
Which Senior Pathway Fits Your Goals?
Why Choose VCE?
For students who enjoy academic learning, research and a broad choice of studies.
- Prepare for university, TAFE, apprenticeships or work.
- Build reading, writing, research, critical thinking and study habits.
- Choose studies that match interests and course prerequisites.
- Include suitable VCE VET studies in your program.
- Discuss scored study and ATAR requirements when planning university pathways.
Why Choose VCE Vocational Major?
For students who prefer applying knowledge through practical learning and real situations.
- Develop workplace, teamwork, communication and life skills.
- Combine applied studies with a VET certificate.
- Explore structured workplace learning, apprenticeships and further training.
- Learn through projects and practical tasks.
- Consider TAFE, employment and non-ATAR pathways to further study.
When Might VPC Suit You?
A foundation qualification for students who benefit from an individual program with additional support.
- Set personal learning goals and build confidence.
- Develop literacy, numeracy, personal development and work-related skills.
- Discuss an appropriate vocational or workplace learning program.
- Plan next steps in learning, training or employment with your family and the Senior School team.
VCE VM studies have no external examinations or study scores towards an ATAR; other VCE and scored VET subjects can have different requirements. VCAA VCE VM guidance · VCAA VPC guidance
Choose With Confidence
Make Choices That Fit You
Consider the subjects you enjoy, your strengths, your Morrisby report, the level of challenge and any prerequisites for your next step. Balance your workload and talk with teachers, family and the Careers and Pathways team.
If you know your goal
- Find out which qualification you need.
- Check whether further study is required.
- Check specific subject prerequisites with the course provider.
- Choose those subjects first, then build a balanced program around your interests.
If you are still exploring
- Identify subjects you are currently good at.
- Think about what you enjoy at school and outside it.
- Explore VCE and VET options connected with those interests.
- Use Careers advice to keep suitable options open.
Choose for your own interests, abilities and goals. Friends’ choices, a subject’s reputation, scaling or pressure to decide quickly are poor reasons on their own.