22636VIC Course in Initial EAL

Name: Course in Initial EAL
Price: AU$4,450 Course fee is subject to change. AUD

VU course code: 22636VIC | Level of study: Short course (non-award)

Duration

6 months

Delivery mode

Face to Face

Fees

AU$4,450

Course fee is subject to change.

Location

Sunshine Campus

All start dates

Overview

Start learning the basics of English, with Victoria University's Course in Initial EAL 22636VIC.

During this course you will learn to sound and read words, and to recognise and write letters. You will also begin to develop handwriting skills.

You will develop the skills in the following:

recognising letters of the alphabet and their sounds
recognising and writing letters and numbers
beginning to identify digital media.

: This certificate is part of the Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP).
The program offers a range of services, including counselling, and housing and financial advice.
Find out about the WMEP program and support services offered.
: Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which helps you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.
Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.
Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.
Read more about The Learning Hub

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.

Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Course structure

To be awarded the 22636VIC Course in Initial EAL, 6 core units of competency must be achieved.

Where the full course is not completed, a VET Statement of Attainment will be issued for each unit successfully completed.

Units

Fees

2026 indicative fees

Fee type¹	Tuition²	SSAF³
Skills First subsidised	$378.25	$261 (max)
Concession	$75.65	$112 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$4,450	–

Fee type – depends on your eligibility for subsidies and concessions; if you are not eligible you will pay the full fee amount
Tuition – the student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment
SSAF – Student Services and Amenities Fees for non-academic costs are charged at $0.33 (Skills First subsidised) or $0.14 (concession) per enrolled hour, up to the maximum per year

Start dates

Melbourne

On campus – Melbourne Sunshine Campus

Course starts 27 January 2026

Applications close 13 March 2026

Course starts 13 July 2026

Applications close 31 July 2026

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information on this page, please note that dates are subject to change. Some courses may close early due to an earlier start date or there being limited places available.