VCE Subjects

At CHES we specialise in four highly regarded VCE studies of great appeal to senior students who cannot access these subjects at their base school:

  • Algorithmics Units 3 & 4

  • English Language Units 1 – 4

  • Extended Investigation Units 3 & 4

  • Specialist Mathematics Units 1 – 4

We are proud to offer these VCE subjects to high-achieving students in government schools across Victoria, including students in metropolitan, rural, regional, and remote areas and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. We’re expanding access to these subjects to an even more diverse group of students than ever before. Through our innovative ‘hy-flex’ approach to teaching and learning, students remain enrolled at their school and undertake a VCE study through CHES, as a part of their overall VCE program. To accommodate as many eligible students as possible, our subjects are available through a hybrid and flexible approach, with opportunities to study online and on-site at CHES.

Our cornerstone belief at CHES is that high-ability students can flourish and realise their potential through the opportunities we offer to extend, deepen and accelerate their learning.

 

 

VCE Algorithmics

VCE Algorithmics

Algorithmics

Algorithmics is a VCE subject that is also a Higher Education Scored Study (HESS) focused on algorithmic thinking and computational problem-solving, designed for students with a strong mathematical background. Completion can lead to university credits in computer science and software engineering. No Units 1 & 2 for this subject but VCE Mathematical Methods Units 1 & 2 is a corequisite or prerequisite. 

VCE English Language

VCE English Language

English Language

English Language explores the role of language in society and supports future studies in linguistics, psychology, journalism, and communication fields.

VCE Extended Investigation

VCE Extended Investigation

Extended Investigation

Extended Investigation enables independent, rigorous research on a topic of interest, developing critical thinking and research skills essential for university study. No prerequisites and no Units 1 & 2 for this subject. 

VCE Specialist Mathematics

VCE Specialist Mathematics

Specialist Mathematics

Specialist Maths deepens understanding of mathematical structures, reasoning, and proof, and aims to prepare students for advanced STEM studies. 

Students remain enrolled at their base schools while studying these subjects at CHES (one subject typically comprises 16% to 20% of their timetable).

CHES is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri People and we wish to acknowledge them as Traditional Owners. Our school community pays respects to their Elders, past, and present and extends this respect to Aboriginal Elders of other communities. CHES respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Victoria and pays respect to the ongoing living cultures of First Peoples.

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