Do you need support to gain access to study and work opportunities? We offer tailored training programs for young people, mature-age students, Indigenous Australians, migrants, refugees and students with special needs. Our programs will prepare you to transition into employment or further study. We offer pathways into courses across the Polytechnic and into higher education degrees.
We are one of the largest providers of English as an Additional Language (EAL) education in Victoria and have a proud history of helping international students, migrants and refugees achieve success in study, work and community integration.
Innocent Karabagega's success story
“All of my achievements are because of the support I received during my study – the teachers listened to me and transformed me into a better person who can serve other people, especially those who seek refuge in other countries.”
Western Melbourne English Program
The Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP) delivers English language and general education certificates, designed to strengthen your reading, writing, speaking, listening and numeracy skills. Find out more about the WMEP.
All English & preparation courses
English
- Course in Preliminary Spoken and Written English
- Certificate I in EAL (Access)
- Certificate I in General Education For Adults
- Certificate I in Spoken and Written English
- Certificate II in EAL (Access)
- Certificate II in General Education for Adults
- Certificate II in Spoken and Written English
- Certificate III in EAL (Access)
- Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)
- Certificate III in General Education For Adults
- Certificate III in Spoken and Written English
- Certificate IV in EAL (Access)
- Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)
Foundation studies
Preparation programs
Secondary school (VCE & VCAL)
Contact us
Work Education (courses for people with special learning needs)
Email: work.education@vu.edu.au
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL)
Email: vcal@vu.edu.au
