Accelerated Learning

Year 10 Advancement at Galen 

Advancement allows students who have demonstrated an excellent standard of achievement to complete studies intended for a higher Year Level.

For example: Year 10 student completing a Unit 1/2 (Year 11) study. Such students could be considered for this opportunity. 

Students will apply for advancement for a variety of reasons. It is important to note that advancement is considered on a case by case basis. Maturity and academic readiness are key considerations when granting this opportunity to students. 

Eligibility Criteria the student must: 

1. Have achieved an Above Standard result in the subject area where advancement is being sought.
2. Be able to clearly articulate their reason for seeking the opportunity for advancement study.
3. Have a strong recommendation from their Year 9 teacher in the subject area advancement is being sought and from the Year 9 Learning Leader.

Rules of advancement at Galen

Selected VCE and VCE/VET studies are open to early advancement except where:

• The class is already full with students from its intended year level
• The class will not fit with the student’s other core/compulsory subjects
• It is deemed that the student is not suitable for the advancement opportunity 
• The eligibility criteria has not been met. When the criteria have not been met, but extenuating circumstances exist, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

The advancement application will be approved at an interview by a member of Senior School Leadership. To continue in the Advancement subject in Semester Two, students would need to maintain Satisfactory Achievement across all classwork and assessment tasks during Semester One. Students undertaking an advancement subject are still required to complete a full program in Year 11 and 12.