📝 VCE Exam Timetable 2025: Key Dates
As the 2025 academic year progresses, Year 12 students across Victoria are shifting their focus toward the final stage of their high school journey: the VCE external exams. Whether you’re aiming for a 99+ ATAR or just hoping to pass your final subjects, having a clear understanding of your exam schedule is essential.
To help you stay organised, we’ve broken down the official 2025 VCE exam timetable, key subject dates, and some expert tips from our tutors at KIS Academics to help you prepare with confidence.
🗓️ 2025 VCE Examination Periods – Key Dates from VCAA
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) has released the approved 2025 examination periods:
| Exam Type | Date |
|---|---|
| General Achievement Test (GAT) | Tuesday, 17 June 2025 |
| Extended Investigation Critical Thinking Test | Wednesday, 30 July 2025 |
| Performance & Languages Oral Exams (including Extended Investigation oral presentations) | Monday, 6 October – Sunday, 2 November 2025 |
| Languages (CCAFL) Written Exams | Thursday, 16 October 2025 |
| Auslan Examination | Thursday, 16 October 2025 |
| VCE Written Exams | Tuesday, 28 October – Wednesday, 19 November 2025 |
📅 When Do the VCE Exams Start?
The VCE 2025 external written examination period runs from Tuesday 28 October to Wednesday 19 November 2025.
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) releases the final timetable by mid-year. Here’s what you can expect based on the provisional outline:
🧪 2025 VCE Exam Dates – Key Subjects
| Date | Subject | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 29 October | English / EAL | Morning |
| Thursday, 30 October | Psychology | Afternoon |
| Friday, 31 October | Further Mathematics Exam 1 | Morning |
| Monday, 3 November | Further Mathematics Exam 2 | Morning |
| Tuesday, 4 November | Business Management | Afternoon |
| Wednesday, 5 November | Chemistry | Morning |
| Thursday, 6 November | Specialist Maths Exam 1 | Morning |
| Friday, 7 November | Mathematical Methods Exam 1 | Morning |
| Monday, 10 November | Mathematical Methods Exam 2 | Morning |
| Tuesday, 11 November | Specialist Maths Exam 2 | Morning |
| Wednesday, 12 November | Physics | Morning |
| Thursday, 13 November | Legal Studies | Afternoon |
| Monday, 17 November | Accounting | Morning |
| Wednesday, 19 November | Biology | Morning |
💡 Note: These are common VCE subjects – for the full timetable, always refer to the official VCAA site.
📘 How Important Are These Exams?
In most VCE subjects, your final exam contributes 50% of your study score, with the other half made up of School-Assessed Coursework (SACs). This means that a strong performance in your external exams can make a huge difference to your ATAR and future university options.
✅ How to Prepare for VCE Success
At KIS Academics, our VCE tutors are high-achieving grads who understand how stressful this period can be — and how to approach it strategically. Here’s how you can boost your preparation:
- Get started early: Start revising content now so you have time for practice exams later.
- Use the examiners’ reports: These show how marks are awarded and where students typically lose marks.
- Prioritise practice: The more practice exams you do under timed conditions, the better prepared you’ll be.
- Seek help where you need it: If you're struggling with a topic, get help early — a few sessions with a tutor can make a big difference.
🎯 Ready to Smash the VCE Exams?
With the right study strategies, smart planning, and a bit of support, you can walk into your exams with confidence.
At KIS Academics, our tutors offer tailored support for VCE English, Maths Methods, Chemistry, Psychology, Legal Studies, and more — whether you want weekly sessions or last-minute revision help.
Want personalised study guidance to help drastically improve your marks? A private tutor can make the biggest difference!