Preparing for your VCE exams in 2025 can feel overwhelming, but knowing exactly when each assessment is scheduled can make things a whole lot easier. Whether you’re studying English, Legal Studies, Maths Methods, or a VET subject, having a clear outline of your exam dates helps you stay on track. With written exams starting from Tuesday, 28 October 2025, this guide pulls everything together—from key subject times to orals and performance tasks—so you can plan ahead with confidence and focus on doing your best.
GAT (General Achievement Test) – Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Before the written exams roll out, every VCE student must complete the GAT, which assesses general knowledge and core skills.
Session Breakdown:
- Morning – Section A (Literacy & Numeracy):
9:00 am reading | 9:15 am–11:15 am writing - Afternoon – Section B (General Knowledge & Skills):
1:15 pm reading | 1:30 pm–3:00 pm writing
VCE Performance & Oral Exams – October 2025
Not all VCE exams happen on paper. Many subjects, including Languages and Performing Arts, require practical assessments. These take place well before the written sessions begin.
6 October to 27 October
- Languages Oral Exams (excluding Classical Languages)
- Performance subjects: Drama, Dance, Theatre Studies, Auslan
6 October to 2 November
- Music Performance Exams (VCE and VET)
13 to 24 October
- Extended Investigation Oral Presentations
Students receive specific dates and locations via individual advice slips from 28 July.
VCE Written Exams – 28 October to 19 November 2025
Now comes the part every VCE student plans around—the written exam period. Here’s a structured look at when major subjects are scheduled:
🔹 Week One
- Tue 28 Oct: English, English (EAL)
- Wed 29 Oct: Agriculture, Drama, VET Business, Music Composition, English Language
- Thu 30 Oct: Literature, Economics, VET Community Services, First Language Exams
- Fri 31 Oct: Psychology, General Maths Exam 1 (Starts at 2:00 pm)
🔹 Week Two
- Mon 3 Nov: Biology, General Maths Exam 2 (2:00 pm)
- Tue 4 Nov: Melbourne Cup Day – Public Holiday
- Wed 5 Nov: Maths Methods 1, VET Hospitality, Data Analytics, Classical Studies, HHD
- Thu 6 Nov: Maths Methods 2, Business Management, Industry & Enterprise, VET Subjects
- Fri 7 Nov: Specialist Maths 1, Music Inquiry, History Revolutions, VET Media, Accounting
🔹 Week Three
- Mon 10 Nov: Chemistry, Legal Studies, Vietnamese SL, Arabic, Korean FL (2:00 pm)
- Tue 11 Nov: Visual Design, PE, Philosophy, Specialist Maths 2, VET ICT
- Wed 12 Nov: Physics (morning), Latin, Ancient History, Media, Aboriginal Languages (2:00 pm)
- Thu 13 Nov: Sociology, Geography, Algorithmics, Software Dev
- Fri 14 Nov: Dance, Politics, Systems Engineering, Music Contemp. Perf., Environmental Science
🔹 Week Four
- Mon 17 Nov: Food Studies, Product Design, Greek, Religion & Society, Music Repertoire
- Tue 18 Nov: Foundation Maths, Theatre Studies, Korean SL, Chinese Society & Culture
- Wed 19 Nov: French, German, Spanish, Chinese SL & Advanced, VET Engineering
VCE Exam Start Times – What You Should Know
- Morning exams: 9:00 am
- Midday exams: 11:45 am
- Afternoon exams:
- Start at 2:00 pm on:
31 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov - Start at 3:00 pm on all other exam days with three sessions
- Start at 2:00 pm on:
All written papers begin with a 15-minute reading period, which is included in the scheduled time. Students should aim to arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes early.
Final Tips for VCE Students
- Always carry your photo ID and exam advice slip to every exam venue
- Be mindful of performance and oral exam dates, which are set individually
- For music, languages, and some VET exams, expect audio or visual components
- Stay updated by checking VCAA notices or your school portal
Why This Timetable Matters
Having the VCE exam timetable for 2025 in hand early helps students avoid clashes, structure revision, and ease pre-exam anxiety. Whether you’re sitting six subjects or just two, knowing the exact exam day and time gives you the edge to prepare smarter.