Adult Victorian Certificate of Education

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) can be studied by adults and completed in one year.

Adults undertake a VCE course to help them into a university and TAFE course, or to enhance their work and career opportunities or for their own personal enrichment.

If you are over 18 and have been out of full-time education for at least one year, TAFE classifies you as a ‘mature-age student’ or as an 'adult student'.

How do I achieve VCE?

In schools, students are required to complete a minimum of 16 half-year units of study, generally over two years. This does not apply if you are an adult as it is assumed that you bring experience and knowledge learned outside the classroom to your studies. This enables you to complete your VCE in one year. You can also choose to take longer if you desire.

Entry requirements for the Adult VCE

There are no formal entry requirements for to undertake VCE studies as an adult. However, you should contact your preferred provider to see if they have any minimum educational requirements for adult students.

Where can I study?

You can study Adult VCE with a range of educational providers, including Adult Community Education providers and TAFE institutes.

More information

For more information, see: Return to Study

To search for a particular VCE course or a school providing adult VCE studies, see: VCAA Schools and Studies