English preparation

Improve your spoken and written English with an English preparation course at Victoria University. You’ll gain the skills that you need to work in an English-language setting, or to continue studying.

Courses in english preparation

TAFE (technical and further education)

Practical courses that teach trades and other hands-on work or life skills. Also known as vocational education.

22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access)
22638VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time or longer for part time
22639VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access)
22639VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time or longer for part time
22640VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access)
22640VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time or longer for part time
22641VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Access)
22641VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time or longer for part time
22642VIC Certificate II in EAL (Employment)
22642VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time
22643VIC Certificate III in EAL (Employment)
22643VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time
22645VIC Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)
22645VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time
22646VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)
22646VIC | TAFE | Duration: 0.5 years full time

Why choose VU

Studying English at VU

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Find the pathway to your dream course
Whether you've just finished secondary school or changing your career direction, we can help you find your path to a VU course.
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Western Melbourne English Program
Many of our English courses are part of the The Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP). You'll get access to a range of support services, including counselling, and housing and financial advice.
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Improve your skills with our Learning Hub
Access our Learning Hub as part of your VU English course. You get personalised support, workshops and online resources to help you develop the skills you need to succeed.

Career outcomes

Our courses are designed to help you develop and transition into:

  • employment
  • further education and training
  • vocational courses.

VU stories

How VU English prepared Pierre for postgraduate studies
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
"The high quality of education and the hospitality of the University’s community set it apart from many universities in the world."
Pierre's story
Parsa Haghighi
Prepared for postgraduate success
English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Master of Project Management
"I highly recommend other international students to come to VU with a goal because at VU, they can achieve that goal."
I highly recommend other international students to come to VU with a goal because at VU, they can achieve that goal.
Parsa'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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