VCE

At Luther we also want our students to be good people, to do their best in their VCE and give them opportunities to develop the important skills of communication, collaboration, critical and creative thinking and self-management.

Senior School students begin their career exploration through small group work and individual meetings with a Careers Counsellor to plan pathways through senior school and beyond. Information evenings, one on one support and advice are just some of the ways we are helping students find the path that’s right for them. Each year over 90% of our Year 12 students will continue onto further study after they graduate from Luther. Our students enter a variety of university courses in areas such as Health, Management and Commerce, Society and Culture, Creative Studies, Science, Engineering and Education.

Our Results

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) curriculum is a two-year program. The curriculum comprises Level 1/2 subjects (equivalent to Year 11 standard) and Level 3/4 subjects (equivalent to Year 12 standard). To gain the VCE certificate, students must meet the requirements outlined below. Electives offered by the College are driven by student choice and voice.

a) To qualify for the award of the VCE, students must satisfactorily complete at least 16 units of study including:

• Three units from the VCE English group (English, Literature and English Language), including a Unit 3-4 sequence.
• At least three sequences of Unit 3-4 studies other than English, which may include any number of English sequences once the English requirement has been met.

b) Satisfactory completion of individual units of study:

Satisfactory completion of each unit is based on achievement of learning outcomes defined in the official VCAA* course document. These outcomes include both knowledge and skills.

c) A normal program for Luther College students will include six subjects in Year 11 and five subjects in Year 12 plus a Christian Studies-based unit.

d) Students may undertake a combined VCE /VET program. This involves a basic VCE plus VET modules undertaken at various TAFEs or provider schools. A broad range of programs can thus be offered. These programs also count as VCE units.

e) Year 11 students may negotiate to include a Unit 3/4 subject in their program.

The VCE curriculum offered at Luther College includes the units of study below.

NOTE: A unit is a semester-length course.