Choosing your Senior Pathway is an exciting and important step in your senior school journey. This guide below has been designed to help students and families understand the wide range of subject offerings at Emmanuel College and to support informed decision-making for Years 10, 11 and 12.

Whether you are considering a traditional Year 10 or VCE, the VCE Vocational Major [VM], a VET program or the Victorian Pathways Certificate [VPC], this guide outlines the learning opportunities, subject content, and future pathways available to you.

Use this guide to:

• Explore the Year 10 subject offerings including, acceleration and Ignite
• Explore all VCE and VCE VM subjects offered at Emmanuel College
• Understand what each subject offers
• Identify the subjects that align with your interests, strengths, and career goals
• Check prerequisites and plan your course to meet VCE or VCE VM graduation requirements

We encourage all students to read this guide carefully, speak with teachers and career practitioners, and involve your family in decision-making.

Acceleration

The Acceleration Program allows high-achieving and highly motivated students in Year 10 (Units 1 and 2) and Year 11 (Units 3 and 4) to engage in a VCE subject ahead of the usual sequence. This process is open to all students via application, with applicants assessed against set criteria to determine their readiness. This includes academic performance, cognitive ability, motivation, social-emotional maturity, and genuine interest in the subject.  

Students may only accelerate in one subject, and where relevant—such as in Music—an audition may be required. Applications are reviewed in consultation with subject teachers, Learning Area Leaders, House Leaders, and the Learning Team. Offers are then made.  
Students approved for acceleration in Year 10 will need to reapply for consideration in Year 11. The list of available subjects will continue to expand in 2026, aligning with learning area recommendations