The Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP) offers foundation courses for students from non-English speaking and English speaking backgrounds. Our English language and general education certificates are designed to improve your skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening and numeracy. Skill development in each program also covers digital literacy.
Support services
Students in the WMEP have access to a range of support services.
Counselling
We have professional counselling services and resources available to support personal, psychological, academic, and social development. You can also access free, individualised counselling sessions on campus, facilitated by professionally trained counsellors.
Housing assistance
Our Student Housing Service provides you with:
- free advice and assistance when looking for housing options
- access to the student housing database
- links to resources that can help get you into the right accommodation
- a student housing guide with tips and checklists
- advice on tenancy issues
- helpful information about your rental rights and responsibilities.
Financial advice
Our professional staff provide financial advice and assistance with study and living costs. You can access services including general budget help, loans and scholarships information, and tax return advice.
Certificates offered in the WMEP
English preparation
- Certificate I in EAL (Access)
- Certificate II in EAL (Access)
- Certificate II in EAL (Employment)
- Certificate III in EAL (Access)
- Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)
- Certificate III in EAL (Employment)
- Certificate IV in EAL (Access)
- Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)
- Certificate IV in EAL (Employment/Professional)
Foundation studies
Locations
The Western Melbourne English Program is delivered at the following campuses:
Contact us
For further information please contact:
Footscray: +61 3 9919 8748
St Albans: +61 3 9919 2924
Sunshine: +61 3 9919 7244
Werribee: +61 3 9919 8239
Email: wmep@vu.edu.au