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Our English preparation courses are designed to help you improve your spoken and written English, study skills and numeracy. Gain skills for working in an English-language setting, or to continue studying.

TAFE certificates & diplomas

Certificate I in EAL (Access) 22484VIC

Improve your English skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate I in EAL (Access) 22484VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Certificate II in EAL (Access) 22485VIC

Improve your English skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate II in EAL (Access) 22485VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Certificate III in EAL (Access) 22486VIC

Improve your English skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate III in EAL (Access) 22486VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Certificate IV in EAL (Access) 22487VIC

Improve your English skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate IV in EAL (Access) 22487VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Certificate II in EAL (Employment) 22488VIC

Improve your English-language skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate II in EAL (Employment) 22488VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Certificate III in EAL (Employment) 22489VIC

Improve your English-language skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate III in EAL (Employment) 22489VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Certificate IV in EAL (Employment / Professional) 22490VIC

Improve your English-language skills to gain employment with a Certificate IV in EAL (Employment / Professional) 22490VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus St Albans, Werribee, Other

Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) 22491VIC

Improve your English-language skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) 22491VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) 22492VIC

Improve your English-language skills to gain employment or further study opportunities with a Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) 22492VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Certificate I in General Education for Adults 22472VIC

Develop literacy and numeracy skills with a Certificate I in General Education for Adults 22472VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Certificate II in General Education for Adults 22473VIC

Further develop literacy, numeracy and communication skills with a Certificate II in General Education for Adults 22473VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson, Online, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Certificate III in General Education for Adults 22474VIC

Further develop your skills in literacy, numeracy and communications to critically analyse complex texts and perform a range of numeracy tasks with the Certificate III in General Education for Adults 22474VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) 22476VIC

Gain important foundation skills in literacy and numeracy with a Certificate I in General Education for Adults 22476VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee

Short courses

Course in EAL 22483VIC

Develop basic English skills including speaking and handwriting, with a Course in English as an Additional Language (EAL) 22483VIC at VU Polytechnic.

Duration .5 years Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee Delivery mode Face to Face

Course in Initial EAL 22482VIC

Start learning the basics of English, with VU Polytechnic’s Course in Initial EAL 22482VIC.

Duration .5 years Campus Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee Delivery mode Face to Face

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Careers

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

further education and training
employment
vocational courses.

English preparation learning facilities

Our English preparation courses are delivered by Victoria University Polytechnic, our TAFE division, across many of our campuses.

VU Polytechnic

All of our English preparation courses are delivered by VU Polytechnic, VU's TAFE division.

The Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP)

Many of our English preparation and foundation courses are part of the The Western Melbourne English Program. Students in the WMEP have access to a range of support services, including counselling, and housing and financial advice.

Learning Hubs

VU's Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills. Our students can attend Learning Hubs at one of five VU campuses. We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

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