Distance Education Centre Victoria

Distance Education Centre Victoria
315 Clarendon Street Thornbury
Australia, 3071
ph: 61 3 8480 0000
toll free: 1800 133 511
fax: 61 3 9416 8493


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7-12 Eligibility

Eligibility for 7-12 students

Secondary tuition is available to eligible Victorian residents for a minimum of two school terms or six months.

Please note:
Students enrolled in 2009 wanting to continue with the DECV in 2010 will need to re-enrol for the 2010 school year by completing a new application form and supplying updated supporting documentation or Regional Manager's approval for 2010.

GO TO:	Enrolment categories:
	7-12 students under 21 studying full/part time at DECV Students in a regular school studying individual subjects at DECV Adult students over 21
	Important dates
	General enrolment procedures
	Home schooling information

Secondary students may enrol at the DECV in one of three broad enrolment groups:

7-12 STUDENTS UNDER 21 (using DECV as their home school)

Students may be eligible under the following categories:

1	Distance	Students physically distant from local schools
2	Medical	Students with a Physical/Chronic health or Social/Emotional condition that prevents them from attending regular schooling
3	School referral	Students recommended by the appropriate Regional Director as the result of a submission forwarded by the student’s school.
4	Traveller	Students who are unable to attend or access regular schools because they are travelling
5	Adults (18-21)	Students enrolling solely in Yrs 11-12 are eligible to enrol
6	Outside guidelines	In exceptional circumstances, some enrolments outside stated guidelines may be considered by the relevant Regional Director

Specific criteria must be met in each category.

For full criteria, procedures, course outlines and materials charges,
please download either the 7-9 or 10-12 enrolment handbooks
from the Handbooks and Forms page.

STUDENT

STUDENTS IN A REGULAR SCHOOL (using DECV to study individual subjects)

All enrolments for students from regular schools must come via the student's home school.

Any School wanting to enrol their students in a DECV program will first need to get approval from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) Regional General Manager. Once that approval has been received, the completed enrolment form should be sent to the DECV together with the appropriate fees.

Schools must fill out all relevant sections of the enrolment application as well as nominating a school supervisor and have the Principal endorse the application. Principals must sign and endorse each application request otherwise the forms will be returned.

The application form is a tax invoice and no further invoices will be sent to requesting schools.

Enrolment and Census Arrangements for 2009

Students undertaking a combination of school based and distance education studies may need to be counted by their base school as a part-time student consistent with the latest Departmental Guidelines for School Census – Counting Students for Statistical Returns.
Enrolment can be for a semester or for an entire year’s study of a subject(s).

For full criteria, procedures, course outlines and materials charges,
please download the Students in Schools enrolment handbook
from the Handbooks and Forms page.

ADULT STUDENTS OVER 21

Victorian Adults who are unable to attend classes for reasons of disability, personal circumstances or remoteness will be eligible to access the Distance Education Centre Victoria programs.

Students must be over 21 years from the 1st of January 2010

These students may enrol in VCE or VCAL subjects only.

For full criteria, procedures, course outlines and materials charges,
please download the Adults over 21 enrolment handbook
from the Handbooks and Forms page.

Important Dates

Closing dates for VCE applications are:

Semester 1: VCE Units 1 to 4, 19th February, 2010
Semester 2: VCE Units 1 & 2 only, 25th June 2010

Coursework commencement dates:

Years 11-12
For Semester 1, course work begins Monday, 8th February 2010.
For Semester 2, course work begins on Monday, 14th June 2010

Years 7-10
For Semester 1, course work begins Monday, 8th February 2010.
For Semester 2, course work begins on Monday,12th July 2010

When enrolling, you should be mindful that the actual courses commence before the closing dates for enrolment.

It is preferable that enrolments be made as early as possible, particularly for VCE students, to give ample opportunity to complete VCE work requirements.

General enrolment procedures

Step by Step enrolment instructions:

Step 1 Determine which category you are enrolling under, for example, “Travel” category. If you are not sure of this, contact the DECV enrolment unit.

Step 2 Obtain the necessary documentation required, for example, if you are enrolling under the “Medical” category you will need to send the relevant medical report, a GP’s or a Psychologist’s report to the Regional Director of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for approval before you can enrol with the DECV.

Step 3 Once the Regional Director has sent you a letter of approval; attach a copy of that letter to the application form.

Step 4 Include with the enrolment form your Materials and Services charge of $150 or the reduced amount if you attach a copy of your Health Care Card with the application.

Step 5 Remember: Get your approval first; attach a copy of that written approval to the enrolment form.

Step 6 For students aged 5 years to 25 years, a copy of your birth certificate or change of name is required to enrol.

Applications and enquiries should be directed to the Distance Education Centre Victoria,
315 Clarendon Street, Thornbury 3071.

If you have concerns, please contact the Enrolment Unit or the Subschool Leaders for counselling and guidance. They are available between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. (or by arrangement) Monday to Friday. This is a free and confidential service.

You can contact us on:

Phone: (03) 8480 0000
Phone: (1800) 133 511 toll free within Victoria
Fax: (03) 9416 8487
email: enrol@distance.vic.edu.au

Home Schooling Information

HOME SCHOOLING : (This is NOT a category for enrolment)

This is where the family takes the responsibility to teach their children at home.

Home schooling should not be confused with enrolling at the Distance Education Centre Victoria.

Parents wanting to home school a child are required to register the child with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.

The Education and Training Reform Act 2006 came into effect on Sunday, 1 July 2007. The Act provides for the registration, by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA), of students of compulsory school age undertaking home schooling.

In accordance with this commitment, core subject material from Prep to Year 10 is now available for purchase from the DECV. This is in print form only and on a cost recovery basis, to registered home schoolers of compulsory school age. Note, there is no teacher support or educational feedback on purchased material

Access to these materials is subject to compliance with copyright requirements and verification of the child's registration with the VRQA.

Information regarding the home schooling registration process for compulsory school age students can be found on the VRQA website at: http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/default.htm

Cost of Materials: $150 per year level or $75 for one semester.

Contact the DECV Enrolment Manager for a “Purchase of Materials” application form.