When is the 2026 VCE English Exam?

The VCE English exam is typically held in late October. Once the VCAA official timetable is released, we’ll update this page with confirmed dates and times.

Until then, you can:

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Past Exams

Free past VCE English exams

The best way to prepare for your exam is to complete real past exams under timed conditions. We’ve compiled every available past paper since 2016 so you can prepare yourself for just about anything the examiner sets on the day.

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Tip 💡 Practice under real conditions, then review your work using official examiner reports to see what high-scoring responses look like.

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