Year 10 Curriculum
Welcome to Year 10
Subject selections for Year 10 are particularly meaningful as decisions can have significant consequences for future pathways options.
Choices and success in English are particularly important. To receive their VCE certificate all students must pass at least three units (including units 3 and 4) of one English study (English, EAL, English Language or Literature). Furthermore, an English area study score must be used in conjunction with a student’s top three study scores.
If you are considering studying English Language or Literature in the VCE, you should undertake the relevant elective subject in Year 10.
As the selection of subjects at Year 9 for Year 10 can an impact on future options, decisions are undertaken with the support of the Pathways team through subject counselling, completion of Individual Pathways Planning and ongoing support and advice.
The following tables assist in understanding the options in English, Maths and Science. If you have any concerns regarding these matters, please contact the Pathways Office or your Student Manager.
Core Subjects in Year 10
Students must undertake:
- English or English As An Additional Language (EAL)
- Mathematics
Year 10 Subject Handbook
Read our handbook for our Year 10 curriculum. This will give you all the information you need about subjects based on the Victorian Curriculum.
Year 10 Subject Video Presentations
Learn more about the subjects offered at Vermont Secondary College with our subject video presentations, providing a snapshot for each unique subject available to Year 10 students.
Year 10 2025 Booklists
Download your own copy of the 2025 booklists
Careers & Pathways
As the selection of subjects at Year 9 for Year 10 can an impact on future options, decisions are undertaken with the support of the Pathways team through subject counselling, completion of Individual Pathways Planning and ongoing support and advice.
Year 10 VTAC Guide
The VTAC Year 10 Guide provides a snapshot of the tertiary system for year 10 students, explains the terms they need to be familiar with and debunks some of the myths commonly associated with choosing subjects by using real life examples.
VCE & VET Subjects in Year 10
VCE Subjects
The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) is the official senior secondary school qualification in Victoria for Years 11 and 12. VCE allows entry to all Australian universities and is a pathway to universities across the world.
While Years 11 and 12 is when you usually take the VCE, you can start studying some of your VCE subjects while in Year 10. A VCE is the highest level of schooling and by completing this you are ready to commence university or vocational study.
VET Program
VET combines senior school studies and accredited vocational education and training. It enables students to complete a nationally recognised vocational qualification and a senior school certificate (VCE/VCE VM) at the same time. This allows a student to go directly into employment or receive credit towards further vocational training through TAFE, developing students’ employability and industry-specific skills.
VET is a vocationally oriented school program designed to meet the needs of industry. A VET program is usually made up of Units of Competency and Structured Workplace Learning.
