English Language

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM INFO

ABOUT

Come along and learn English in our friendly, local classes. Our English classes support adults to learn English for studying, working and living in Australia. We cater to a wide range of levels, including absolute beginners who need intensive language and literacy support, to Certificate III, and we have a range of English programs to cater for our student needs. 

All English classes have a distance learning component.

COURSES

Our accredited English courses include:

TOID: 6419

22636VIC Course in Initial EAL

Terms

Unit Code

Unit of Competency Title

1 + 2

VU23490

Use extremely familiar strategies to participate in
learning

1 + 2

VU23489

Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds
in extremely familiar words

1 + 2

VU23493

Recognise, copy, and use numbers and money from 1 to
50

3 + 4

VU23491

Recognise and copy extremely familiar words

3 + 4

VU23492

Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges

4

VU23575

Recognise and use extremely familiar digital devices

22637VIC Course in EAL

Terms

Unit Code

Unit of Competency Title

T1 + T2

VU23494

Use strategies to develop language learning with
support

T1

VU23499

Read and write short, highly familiar factual texts

T2

VU23495

Begin language learning with support

 

T2

VU23498

Read and write short highly familiar messages and
forms

T3

VU23496

Communicate basic personal details and needs

T3

VU23577

Recognise and use numbers and money from 50 to 100
for highly familiar activities

T4

VU23497

Give and respond to short highly familiar
information

 

T4

VU23578

Recognise and use time in highly familiar situations

22638VIC Certificate I in EAL (Access)

Terms

Unit Code

Unit of Competency Title

T1 + T2

VU23500

Plan language learning and support

T1

VU23503

Read and write short simple messages and forms

T2

VU23501

Participate in short simple exchanges

T2

VU23568

Locate health and
medical information

T3

VU23504

Read and write short, simple informational texts

T3

VU23558

Identify settlement services

T4

VU23502

Give and respond to short, simple spoken information

T4

VU22359

Conduct a project with guidance

22639VIC Certificate II in EAL (Access)

Terms

Unit Code

Unit of Competency Title

T1+T2

VU22358

Develop learning goals

T1

VU23521

Read and write
simple transactional texts

T2

VU23519

Participate in simple conversations and transactions

T2

VU22402

Undertake a
simple investigation of health and wellbeing

T3

VU23522

Read and write simple informational texts

T3

VU23562

Explore community
services

T4

VU23520

Give and respond to simple spoken information and
directions

T4

VU22385

Plan and undertake a project

22640VIC Certificate III in EAL (Access)

Terms

Unit Code

Unit of Competency Title

T1 + T2

VU22384

Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio

T1

VU23526

Read and write
straightforward transactional
texts

T2

VU23524

Engage in straightforward casual conversations and
spoken transactions

T2

VU22402

Undertake a simple investigation into health and
wellbeing

T3

VU23527

Read and write straightforward informational texts

T3

VU23562

Explore community services

T4

VU23525

Give and respond to straightforward information

T4

VU22385

Plan and undertake a project

 

DAYS AND TIMES

Classes are held in the mornings and afternoon, from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, for up to 15 hours per week. All classes have a distance learning component.
Please call us on (03) 9212 0236 to enrol.

PROGRAMS

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) 

AMEP offers free English classes for migrants and refugees from non-English speaking backgrounds. AMEP students can apply for free onsite childcare while studying. 

AMEP is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs and offers FREE English classes for migrants and refugees.

2026 Student Tuition - Skills First - Yearly Fees Schedule
COURSE INFORMATIONSTANDARD FEESFEES
Fee for service - for students not eligible for government fundingfor students eligible for government funding
Course CodeCourse NameScheduled HoursFee for full fee paying studentTuition Fee for Non Concession HolderTuition Fee for
Concession Holder
per hourper yearper hourper year
22636VICCourse in Initial EAL445$3,893.75$1.10$489.50$0.22$97.90
22637VICCourse in EAL445$3,893.75$1.10$489.50$0.22$97.90
22638VICCertificate I in EAL (Access)500$3,750.00$1.10$550.00$0.22$110.00
22639VICCertificate II in EAL (Access) AM505$3,787.50$1.10$555.50$0.22$111.10