Learn basic English to develop your language skills to prepare yourself for future study or employment

Learn beginner English to prepare for living or working in Australia.

The Course in Initial EAL is one of Chisholm's foundation courses on offer where you’ll start to learn the basics of the English language.

During this course you will begin to understand, speak, read, and write in English.

Full time, part time, evening and weekend options available.


Please note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, to continue your learning journey, this program will be delivered remotely where possible.

Participants will be required to engage with learning material online and via video conferencing software rather than attend classes.  Refer to our COVID-19 Online Service Standards for details of minimum technical requirements and support available. While it is expected that the course duration will remain unchanged, it may be necessary to extend the completion date if circumstances change. Chisholm will be monitoring the situation closely and inform of any changes if the duration of a course is extended.

Visit our Coronavirus page for up-to-date information.

If you have any queries regarding course delivery please contact our student information centre on 1300 244 746 or enquiries@chisholm.edu.au.


Course code
22482VIC
Delivery location
Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick, Cranbourne, Springvale
International
Not available for International students
Length
Full Time, 19 weeks. Part Time, 27 weeks.
Start dates
Ongoing throughout the year

Please note: Students may be required to undertake an assessment of their literacy and numeracy as part of their application process.


Nationally Recognised Training logoChisholm is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provides Nationally Recognised Training (NRT). This means you can be assured that our training will provide you with a qualification that is recognised and respected across Australia.

Chisholm courses are subject to minimum and maximum group numbers. Courses may be cancelled or postponed if minimum numbers are not achieved by the start date of the course. Courses may close prior to the start date if the maximum numbers are reached. In that situation, eligible applicants will be offered a place in the next available intake.