Course in Initial EAL

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Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

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Overview

Start learning the basics of English, with Victoria University's Course in Initial EAL 22636VIC.

During this course you will learn to sound and read words, and to recognise and write letters. You will also begin to develop handwriting skills.

You will develop the skills in the following:

recognising letters of the alphabet and their sounds
recognising and writing letters and numbers
beginning to identify digital media.

: This certificate is part of the Western Melbourne English Program (WMEP).
The program offers a range of services, including counselling, and housing and financial advice.
Find out about the WMEP program and support services offered.
: Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which helps you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.
Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.
Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.
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Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

Fees & scholarships

2026 indicative fees

Fee type¹	Tuition²	SSAF³
Skills First subsidised	$378.25	$261 (max)
Concession	$75.65	$112 (max)
Full fee (not subsidised)	$4,450	–

Fee type – depends on your eligibility for subsidies and concessions; if you are not eligible you will pay the full fee amount
Tuition – the student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment
SSAF – Student Services and Amenities Fees for non-academic costs are charged at $0.33 (Skills First subsidised) or $0.14 (concession) per enrolled hour, up to the maximum per year