We’re thrilled to be releasing a new VC2.0 English product for our Victorian educators. We’ve now fully released F-10 Strand-Assessments .
What's changed?
In response to the new curriculum, as well as teacher and student feedback, our new VC2.0 English product contains many updates we’re sure you’ll love.
Feature | Old Version | New Version (Vic 2.0) |
Curriculum Alignment | Vic v1.0 | Vic V2.0 |
Assessment Model | One short stimulus per content description | Rich, multi-descriptor stimulus text per strand |
Assessment Structure | Assessments grouped by Reading & Viewing and Writing | Separate Language, Literature, and Literacy strand assessments |
Assessment Bands | Multi-year level | Two-year bands (e.g., 1-2,2–3, 4–5, 6–7) |
Stimulus Design (STIM) | Generic texts, isolated skills | Integrated, engaging texts designed for skill clusters |
Text Complexity | Basic readability | Lexile-informed, age-appropriate, curriculum-mapped texts |
Text Types | Often similar format | Wider variety, including hybrids and comparative text sets |
Accessibility (Text-to-Speech) | Limited or none, with a robotic-sounding voice | Optional audio on/off for all texts and questions, with much more natural speech |
Formats | Digital and paper-based assessments | Online and printable formats, including multi-modal option of printable reading stimuli |
Font | Dense sans-serif, not matching how students are taught to write | Open, well-spaced letterforms that align with how students learn to read and write, supporting a smoother reading experience |
Cognitive Load | Low-medium | Higher – teachers will need to preview and plan appropriately |
Assessment Flow | Fixed order | Student ZPD checkpoints, pausing, and rest breaks are encouraged |
Written by our in-house team of experienced Australian literacy specialists, all of our new English 2.0 assessments feature rich, curriculum-aligned stimulus texts that assess multiple content descriptors in authentic literacy contexts. Unlike traditional assessments focused on isolated outcomes, our model offers a comprehensive and instructional snapshot of student learning.
What’s available now?
Strand-based English assessments for Levels F-10:
Fully aligned to the Victorian Curriculum v2.0 and span the Language, Literature, and Literacy strands
My Literacy Years F-10, online & paper-based.
Please note: We currently don't offer the paper-based version of VC2 Strand F-1 Assessments, due to the heavy reliance on aural listening modes and audio supports embedded in the online assessment experience.
The benefits of VC2.0 English on Essential Assessment
We believe our new assessments better reflect how literacy is taught and support data-informed instruction. Each text serves as a vehicle for measuring comprehension, text features and structures, language knowledge and writing attributes, aligning with every curriculum descriptor, not just a sample. The result is easy-to-interpret data that leads to more effective reporting conversations and enhanced support for all learners.
By providing strand-specific insights and more accurate diagnostic information, teachers can better target instruction and report with confidence.
Additionally, the inclusion of improved accessibility features, such as text-to-speech, printable assessments, multi-modal options, and readability-optimised fonts ensures every student can engage meaningfully.
Learn more
Read our detailed VC2.0 English Implementation Guide
Watch our comprehensive VC2.0 English Introductory Webinar
Check out our new release here New Release Vic 2.0 English (F-1).