Course Summary
The home for this diverse Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) program is our city campus right near the iconic café precinct of Degraves St and Flinders Lane, just a short walk from Flinders Street Station and other public transport.
This course gives you the ability to complete Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Victorian Certificate of Education in an adult environment and prepares you for further study in a wide variety of fields. You can choose to study from a range of subjects in English, Science, Maths, Business, Law and Humanities.
In 2025, VCE will be delivered on campus. Opportunities for additional assistance in one on one or group sessions with teachers can be scheduled for targeted learning when required.
We are also pleased to announce in 2025, VCE will also be delivered at the Nelson Campus in Box Hill. The curriculum has been curated to support students returning to study after a gap in their education. Only five subjects will be offered at the Box Hill Nelson Campus: English, General Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology and Business Management.
All course information and resources are accessed via the learning management system, StudentWeb and you will be guided through the information about topics for the week by a highly skilled and experienced team of teachers.
Please note: students undertaking this course will be enrolled at the Box Hill Institute (RTO 4687), City campus (CAE). Upon completion, you will receive certification from the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA).
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Fee |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $4,320.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $880.00 |
| Full Tuition Fee | $17,520.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $280 |
| Core Skills Support** | $0.00 |
| Annual Materials Fees | $640.00 |
| Retained Course Items Fee*** | No fee applies |
** Does not apply to VETDSS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items Fee are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & Materials Fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2025 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Completing your VCE can expand your options for the future. After successful completion, you can apply for further tertiary studies, improve your employment opportunities and enhance your prospects for career advancement or promotion in your workplace.
Successfully completing your VCE with us will provide you with a pathway into a wide variety of diploma and degree courses offered through Box Hill Institute. These courses include:
- Health & Nursing
- IT & Cyber Security
- Sport & Recreation
- Business & Commerce
- Science
- Community Services
- Early Childhood Education
- Fashion
After successful completion, you can also apply through VTAC for entry into a wide variety of degree, diploma and certificate courses offered at other institutions in Victoria and throughout Australia.
General VCE - 16 units
- students must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the time of course commencement and have completed the pre-training assessment for literacy and numeracy.
- students under 18 must bring a copy of their latest school report/s or documentation related to any other courses undertaken.
- students under 17 must bring a copy of their latest school report/s and are required to supply a Transition from School (TFS) form, which must be completed and signed off by the school Principal and the Department of Education Regional Office. TFS forms are available from the Department of Education website and must be signed prior to commencement of the course.
Adult VCE - 8 units
- you must be at least 18 years of age on 1 January of the enrolment year and you must have been out of full time secondary school for at least 12 months to satisfy the Adult VCE criteria.
PREPARE FOR YOUR STUDIES Prepare for your course with our Digital Essentials Program. This fee-free course, tailored for Box Hill Institute students, is designed to equip you with essential skills and strategies for success in your studies. Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) courses are offered through funding support from the Victorian Government.
The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is a senior secondary certificate of education recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Full time: 1 year (adult: 18 years and over)
- Full time: 2 years (youth: under 18 years)
- Part time: 2 - 4 years
Direct entry
This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.
A general (Youth) VCE requires completion of 16 units, which must include: three units from the English group, where at least two of the units are a Unit 3 & Unit 4 sequence plus at least three sequences of Unit 3 and 4 subjects from studies other than English and at least three sequences of Unit 1 and 2 subjects from studies other than English.
An adult VCE minimum requirement is 8 units i.e. two units from the English group, plus, three sequences of Units 3 and 4 in studies other than English.
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) advises that satisfactory completion of both Units 3 and 4 of an English sequence is required for the calculation of a student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).