General Achievement Test (GAT) – Thursday, 15 June 2023

The General Achievement Test (GAT) is a pen-and-paper test of general knowledge and skills taken by students while completing their senior secondary studies. No special study is needed. Past study of subjects like English, Mathematics, Science and History prepares students for the GAT by building their general knowledge and skills in writing, numeracy and reasoning.

All students enrolled in a Unit 3–4 subject, including students not planning to undertake scored assessment must complete the GAT. This also includes students who have met the literacy and numeracy standards in a previous year.

The GAT is structured into Section A and Section B, with a range of question difficulties and marks are not deducted for incorrect answers. In each section students are provided with the suggested time allocation to complete it.

The timing of the GAT is scheduled for Thursday, 15 June 2023 and the timings are yet to be confirmed by the VCAA. Once the times are confirmed, all students and families will be informed.