Preparation & English language

Prepare to enter a TAFE or university course, or gain confidence to apply for jobs. With an English or preparation course at Victoria University, you can improve your academic and language skills.
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Multicultural award for EAL
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Pathways from TAFE to university
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Award-winning learning model
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#1 for skills development (QILT)^
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Top 2% of universities worldwide
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Courses in preparation & english language

Develop your skills at VU

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TAFE programs
Our TAFE division provides study pathways into work or university courses, tailored to those without secondary-school qualifications. We also have a comprehensive, successful English program.
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Centre of VU Transitions
Our courses are designed for domestic and international students who are preparing to enter university for the first time or need to boost their scores to meet entry requirements.
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VU English | international students
We offer English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) at our City Campus. Take general English, English for academic purposes, or secondary-school equivalent to prepare for entry into a university course.
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Learning Hubs
VU's Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces with bi-lingual tutors, where you can improve your study skills. They offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice.
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Pathways to VU
Whether you have just finished secondary school or want to change your career direction, we can offer you the skills to reach your goals.
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Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP)
The Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP) delivers English language and general education certificates designed to strengthen your reading, writing, speaking, listening and numeracy skills.

VU stories

Benjamin Bwenge
Preparing for a bright future
Certificate IV in EAL (Access) 22487VIC
"The best thing about my course and being at VU is that everyone here is friendly and I can get help whenever I need it. VU has got the best teachers and students ever."
Benjamin's story
Daniel Hall, Victoria University Polytechnic student
How Daniel found his way back to his passion
Tertiary Preparation, Beauty Therapy, Biomedical Science
"It felt as though VU wasn’t just a university, but a place that really wanted to see me succeed. Without VU’s approach to learning, I could still be stuck in a career that I was unhappy in."
It felt as though VU wasn’t just a university, but a place that really wanted to see me succeed. Without VU’s approach to learning, I could still be stuck in a career that I was unhappy in.
Daniel's story
Yuqing Zhao.
Mastering the art of English language at VU English
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
"I feel very close to the teachers here because they help me so much."
I feel very close to the teachers here because they help me so much.
Yuqing's story
Kot Monoah
Civil war to civil law
Bachelor of Laws
"I have gone from learning the alphabet in refugee camps by drawing in the soil, to being a lawyer at some of Australia's leading law firms. I hope I can inspire other refugees to reach their goals."
I have gone from learning the alphabet in refugee camps by drawing in the soil, to being a lawyer at some of Australia's leading law firms. I hope I can inspire other refugees to reach their goals.
Kot's story

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