Victorian School of Languages (VSL)

The Victorian School of Languages (VSL) is a government school that gives students access to language subjects not offered at their school.

If your school doesn’t offer the language you want to study, VSL is a great option.

* School Approval Required

How It Works

• Available for students from Prep to Year 12
• VCE language subjects are fully accredited by VCAA
• You stay enrolled at your school and attend VSL classes outside school hours

Face-to-Face Classes

VSL offers classes at 40+ centres across metropolitan and regional Victoria.

• Classes are usually held at government secondary schools
• Most classes run on Saturday mornings
• Some classes are available on weekday evenings

Courses follow the same standards and content as regular school language classes.

Why Study a Language?

Studying a language can:

• Help you stay connected to your culture and background
• Build confidence if English isn’t your first language
• Strengthen your communication skills
• Contribute to your VCE studies and ATAR
• Open up future career and travel opportunities

It can also reduce the pressure of learning everything in English while continuing to develop your first language.

Languages Available

VSL offers a wide range of languages, including:

• Arabic
• Chinese (Mandarin)
• Dari
• Khmer
• Persian
• Punjabi
• Pashto
• Serbian
• Sinhala
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

And many more depending on availability.

Want to Learn More?

Visit the Victorian School of Languages Website.

Or speak to the Careers & Pathways Team for help with enrolment and subject selection.