English & preparation programs

Our courses provide pathways into TAFE and university courses, and are targeted to those without secondary-school qualifications.

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.

We also offer courses that help people with disability to prepare for work.

Browse our English & preparation program courses

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The 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.
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VU stories

Daniel Hall, Victoria University Polytechnic student
How Daniel found his way back to his passion
Tertiary Preparation, Beauty Therapy, Biomedical Science
"It felt as though VU wasn’t just a university, but a place that really wanted to see me succeed. Without VU’s approach to learning, I could still be stuck in a career that I was unhappy in."
It felt as though VU wasn’t just a university, but a place that really wanted to see me succeed. Without VU’s approach to learning, I could still be stuck in a career that I was unhappy in.
Daniel's story
Innocent Karabagega outside the County Court Victoria
A learning journey to law
Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice 22276VIC (now 22565VIC Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice), Bachelor of Laws
"All my achievements are because of VU – they listened to me and transformed me into a better person who can serve other people, especially those who seek refuge in other countries."
All my achievements are because of VU – they listened to me and transformed me into a better person who can serve other people, especially those who seek refuge in other countries.
Innocent's learning journey to law
Morteza Malekshahi
From EAL to nursing: how Morteza found his path
22492VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) (now 22646VIC Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)), Diploma of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing
"All the teachers and staff were really, really supportive. They really understand our conditions and situations. They are very knowledgeable. "
All the teachers and staff were really, really supportive. They really understand our conditions and situations. They are very knowledgeable.
Morteza's story

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