What is virtual learning?
Virtual learning allows all students to connect, collaborate, interact, learn and create in the online environment. At VSV, our students learn through online courses, real-time online classes and face-to-face communication.
How do students participate in virtual learning?
Students participate remotely and log in to online lessons and online course materials in our learning management system, VSV Online. Online classes are live lessons between students and teachers. They provide an opportunity for students to meet and learn with their teachers and classmates via a webconferencing platform. These classes enable students to participate in a range of ways.
Students can email, phone and visit their teachers at VSV. There are also excursions and on-site activities available for students.
Where is VSV located?
VSV is located at 315 Clarendon St, Thornbury, Victoria, Australia.
Who is eligible to attend VSV?
VSV exists to meet the educational needs of Victorian students whose circumstances prevent them from accessing full-time mainstream schooling.
Students wishing to maintain their current enrolment in a mainstream school and complete one (for Year 7-10 students) or two (for Year 11 and 12 students) subjects can apply on our website.
If a student wishes to apply directly with us, they must fall under one of the six enrolment categories: Medical (Physical Health or Mental Health)), Travel, elite Sports/Performance, Distance, Young Adult or Previous Home Schooler. You can apply directly on our website.
What opportunities are there for students to socialise?
VSV provides a range of opportunities to connect both through online collaboration, excursions and onsite activities, as well as a number of clubs. Find out more.
Is VSV a private or government school?
VSV is a Victorian Government school.
What curriculum is taught?
VSV teaches the Victorian Curriculum from Foundation to Year 10. We then teach the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in Year 11 and Year 12.
What subjects are offered at VSV?
VSV currently delivers almost 300 subjects. With more VCE subjects currently being developed, it will soon be the first school in the state to offer all VCE subjects to Victorian students, with the exception of VCE languages.
You can find a list of all the subjects we offer on our subjects page.
How many subjects do students study in high school?
More information on the subjects offered in each year can be found here.
What are the expected school hours?
Almost all subjects at VSV offer online classes, and these are traditionally scheduled during a normal school day. In some cases, classes may run at the end of the school day to maximise the opportunity for students to attend.
VSV provides flexibility for students. While some learning does take place during regular school hours, students can determine when and where they complete course work to meet course requirements.
Students are expected to attend online classes unless they have an exemption.
What are the school term dates?
VSV operates on the same term dates as all other Victorian Government schools.
What are the costs associated with attending VSV?
There are no enrolment fees for students who are eligible to directly enrol with VSV or for government school students. The total upfront costs for non-government schools are outlined on our web page: Enrolment – students in other schools.
Does VSV teach the International Baccalaureate?
No.
Do we need to purchase textbooks?
Yes, some of our subjects require text books. For more information please see our resource list.
What technology do I need to study at VSV?
You can read about the technology needed on our technical requirements and specifications page.
What if it is difficult to attend online classes?
When a student’s health or other obligations conflict with a regularly scheduled VSV online class, the student may discuss alternative arrangements with their Learning Advisor. Our Wellbeing team is here to support students with health and wellbeing difficulties.
What support is available for students?
VSV takes a team approach to supporting our learners. The Learning Advisor will be the key point of contact and lead communication with subject teachers, school leadership, the Wellbeing and Inclusion team and student engagement staff to collaboratively help students and parents/carers or supervisors meet their learning goals. Referring practitioners might also be contacted to assist with the development of learning and support plans.
Can we visit Virtual School Victoria?
You can take a virtual tour of the school here – click on the blue arrow in the section called ‘Is Virtual School Victoria for you?’
If you are not currently enrolled with the school, please contact the Enrolments Team on 03 9965 0005 or email [email protected]