Frequently Asked Questions 

The Victorian government has said it will offer scholarships for teaching courses. Do we apply for these through VTAC? 

The Victorian Labor government has announced scholarships they will be funding for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programs starting 2024 and 2025 - more information about the announcement can be found here. These scholarships are not something that you will apply for through VTAC. If you are unsure about whether a scholarship will be available, you should contact the institutions directly. For more information from the Department of Education, see here.  

If a course doesn't have a VTAC personal statement in their list of Admissions Criteria, can they still take this into account when considering my application? What should I include in it? 

We always recommend that applicants provide a Personal Statement if they would like to, however it is up to the institutions whether they take them into consideration or not if it is not a requirement for the course. A Personal Statement is a good way to communicate work/life/other experiences to the institutions. Read more about what to include in a Personal Statement.  

What’s the criteria for a non-school leaver applicant? 

Each course may have different criteria. It's important to read the requirements and admissions criteria for each course you have listed on your preference list to make sure you are eligible. 

Does it strengthen my application if I submit the essential requirements, such as a police check, Working with Children Card or immunisation form? 

The requirements listed are often asked of you by the institution prior to enrolment. These will not impact your eligibility for selection. Should you choose to attach them to your VTAC account, you may upload these via the ‘Other document’ upload link.  

I have begun studying teaching or a similar course at a different institution/in a different state/country, will I be eligible for recognition of prior learning? 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is organised directly with the university once you have enrolled in the course. It is best to talk to the institutions you are applying for to ask them about whether you will be eligible for any credits from previous study, however it will only be confirmed post enrolment.   

I have studied in Australia for a few years. Am I required to sit an English test? 

Please check with the institutions that you are interested in, they will clearly state which applicants need to sit an English test. 

Is a CASPer test or STAT test required for teaching courses? 

It’s important to check the requirements for each course that you are applying for, as each one may have different requirements. 

If I am currently studying at another institution, is it worth re-enrolling for the next academic year before I receive any offers or will this hinder my chances of getting a course offer? 

Any re-enrolments will not impact your eligibility for future offers. We encourage you to remain enrolled in your course, and if you are made a more favourable offer during the VTAC offer rounds, accept the new offer and unenroll in the original course. Final decisions on study should be made by the relevant census dates.  

Some institutions have full-time and part-time studies listed on VTAC CourseSearch, however some do not show part-time options. Is part-time study available for all courses? 

If you are unsure whether a course will be able to be studied part-time, you should contact the institution directly so they can confirm this for you.  

How would I know if I'm eligible for a government scholarship? 

There is more information on the government website here. Under their frequently asked questions, refer to 'who is eligible for a scholarship?' and 'who is not eligible for a scholarship?'.