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Course in Initial EAL

  • Non-Award

Have you recently migrated to Australia? If the language barrier is holding you back, consider enrolling in this relaxed and friendly course. Improve your reading, writing, numeracy, speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar in a welcoming environment.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
1 year full-time

About this course

Have you recently migrated to Australia? If the language barrier is holding you back, consider enrolling in this relaxed and friendly course.

Improve your reading, writing, numeracy, speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar in a welcoming environment. Not only will this course make it easier for you to find work and make friends, you'll also be given support and advice about building your new life in Australia.

You'll meet new people, learn about local services and explore your further study options and career opportunities. Learn more about Australian customs, money, education, health, transport, leisure, law and community and employment.

Taught on-campus for 12 months, our teachers will be there to support you every step of the way as you learn the basics of English. You will also receive support from our Migrant community members as well.

When you finish this course, you will be able to apply for further study and improve on your English skills . You may be eligible to study in 22483 Course in EAL. Each of these courses will give you further English skills and improve your confidence. TAFE Gippsland will be here to help you with all of your options when you're ready.

Workforce Australia Participants studying within the Courses in Spoken and Written English will meet the following Points Target and minimum job search requirement;

SEE program
25 points per week towards the Points Target and minimum job search requirement.


Find out if this course is right for you by contacting TAFE Gippsland - we'll help you understand the costs and requirements of this preliminary course.















Entry requirements

Entry to each EAL Course in / qualification must be determined
according to the following criteria:

  • a participant's current English language skills. (The Listening and Speaking and Reading and Writing units in the Framework will provide the basis for initial assessment processes and placement of participants at the appropriate proficiency level)
  • a participant's prior formal education experience, both overseas and in Australia
  • any prior EAL learning
  • a participant's learning and pathway needs including employability skills, literacies (digital and other literacies), and further educational and vocational training needs

Career pathways

Opportunities for Further Study