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Curriculum
Wesley College offer VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) and VET (Vocational Education and Training) and the IB program (International Bacclaureate.)

In Primary years, students undertake the PYP IB program (Primary years program) and participate in a number of subjects including Mathematics, English, Physical Education, Science, Religious Education, Art, Japanese, Humanity studies and Music.

In year 7, students choose a language other than English to study, which is compulsory to study until year 10. (Chinese, Japanese, French and Indonesian.) Other subjects include; Humanities, English, Drama, Mathematics, Religious Education, Health, Science, Art and Music.

Along with core subjects (Maths, science, humanities, LOTE and english), years 8 and 9 students choose two semester length elective subjects, and one full year elective. Elective subjects offered include; photography, drama, dance and art.

In year 10, students either choose semester based electives, a VCE or VET subject and a LOTE. It is not compulsory to take a VCE/VET subject or a LOTE, but those who choose not to undertake a LOTE or a VCE take more elective subjects. Electives prepare students for the VCE and IB program. Electives include; Business studies, computer programing, extension chemistry, introductory psychology, media studies, art, drama, photography, sports and exercise science, forensic science, truth and reason, food technology, Journalism and dance.

At the end of year 10, students decide whether they would like to do the VCE or IB program. Students can change over from IB to VCE if they are not enjoying the course, but cannot change from VCE to IB. Students with a B+ average in subjects are encouraged to take the IB program.

In Years 11 and 12, the curriculum offers sixty study offerings across


 * Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)- 63 subjects


 * International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) – 26 subjects


 * Vocational Education & Training (VET) – 6 subjects

Wesley College is one of 18 schools that offers the International Bacclaureate program in Victoria. It has been an IB World School since April 1991. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme.