Our foundation studies courses are developed for those who would like to gain employment or go on to further education.
We offer many courses designed to help you improve your English-language, writing, study and numeracy skills. Our courses are aimed at young people, mature-aged students, migrants and refugees, Indigenous Australians and students with special needs.
Foundations at VU provides a path to higher-education courses, and is designed for Australian citizens and permanent residents.
TAFE certificates & diplomas
Certificate I in EAL (Access) 22638VIC
Master the basics of the English language for daily use, with the Certificate I in EAL (Access) 22638VIC at Victoria University.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee, Other
Certificate II in EAL (Access) 22639VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee, Other
Develop your English-language skills for simple conversations and written messages, in the Certificate II in EAL (Access) 22639VIC at Victoria University.
Certificate III in EAL (Access) 22640VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee, Other
Learn English skills to communicate and manage your day-to-day activities, with the 22640VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access) at Victoria University.
Certificate IV in EAL (Access) 22641VIC
Develop your spoken and written English to find work or continue into higher study, with a Certificate IV in EAL (Access) from Victoria University.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Sunshine, Werribee
Certificate II in EAL (Employment) 22642VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee, Other
Improve your English skills to apply for jobs, with a Certificate II in EAL (Employment) at Victoria University.
Certificate III in EAL (Employment) 22643VIC
Improve your English and gain practical skills for work, with Certificate III in EAL (Employment) 22643VIC at Victoria University.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Certificate IV in EAL (Employment / Professional) 22490VIC
Campus
St Albans, Werribee, Other
Improve your English-language skills to gain employment with a Certificate IV in EAL (Employment / Professional) 22490VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) 22645VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Improve your English language skills for further study at TAFE or university, with the Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) 22645VIC at Victoria University.
Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) 22646VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Develop the English and academic skills needed to achieve in higher studies, with a Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) 22646VIC from Victoria University.
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
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, Online, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Further develop literacy, numeracy and communication skills with a Certificate II in General Education for Adults 22473VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate III in General Education for Adults 22474VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
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.
Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) 22476VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Gain important foundation skills in literacy and numeracy with a Certificate I in General Education for Adults 22476VIC at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation 22582VIC
Campus
Footscray Park
In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to successfully transition into tertiary education and training pathways.
Certificate I in Transition Education 22567VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans
This transition education program prepares young people with special learning needs for employment and further vocational education.
Certificate I in Work Education 22566VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans
This work education program prepares young people with special learning needs for employment or vocational education.
Certificate II in Work Education 22631VIC
If you have special learning needs and would like to learn about working in hospitality, the Certificate II in Work Education 22631VIC at Victoria University is for you.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson
Short courses
Course in EAL 22637VIC
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Delivery mode
Face to Face
Develop basic English skills including speaking and handwriting, with a Course in English as an Additional Language (EAL) 22637VIC at Victoria University.
Foundations at VU JYAC
Study the fully-funded Foundations at Victoria University, to reach your goal of studying a higher education undergraduate or diploma course.
Duration
13 weeks
Campus
City Campus, Footscray Park
Delivery mode
In person
Course in Initial EAL 22636VIC
Start learning the basics of English, with Victoria University's Course in Initial EAL 22636VIC.
Campus
Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Sunshine, Werribee
Delivery mode
Face to Face
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Studying foundation studies at VU
At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.
We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.
Careers
Our courses are designed to help you develop and transition into:
- further education and training
- employment
- vocational courses.
Colleges & schools
Our foundation studies courses are delivered by various colleges and schools across different VU campuses.
