Foundation College
Learn best in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Chisholm’s Foundation College offers a range of programs to cater for students looking to improve their language, literacy and numeracy skills. Foundation courses will give you the skills and confidence to achieve your further study or employment goals.
As a student you will learn in small class sizes to ensure you receive personalised support and individualised attention from our teaching and support staff.
General Education programs
Build your confidence in reading, writing and maths with Chisholm’s General Education courses.
At Chisholm, we offer Certificates I, II and III in General Education for Adults. These courses are flexible, self‑directed and designed to support you at your own pace.
Our programs are ideal if you want to:
- strengthen your literacy and numeracy skills
- prepare for further study or training
- boost your confidence for work
- learn in a supportive, adult‑focused environment
Whether you're returning to study, changing careers or simply wanting to refresh your skills, our courses are designed to help you take the next step.
Learn more about our courses available here in General Education for Adults. For any enquiries about our General Education programs call 9238 8577.
Work Education programs
Work Education programs are specifically designed for students with intellectual disabilities who are struggling in mainstream or specialist schools.
We offer a three-year course delivering students life skills, independence, problems solving skills to prepare them for future studies and life beyond school.
Over the three years, students are involved in travel training, community access, practical placement and vocational taster opportunities.
Learn more about our courses available here in Work Education.
For any enquiries about our Work Education call 9238 8577.
English language through AMEP
To help you learn English, you may be able to attend the free Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).
English is Australia’s national language. People in Australia speak many languages but to participate fully in Australian life you need to learn to speak and understand English. With English, you can access important services and become independent.
You will need to know how to speak English if you wish to become an Australian citizen. To help you learn English, you may be able to attend the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).
Learn more about the courses available here The Adult Migrant English Program, or call 1300 517 459 or email amep@chisholm.edu.au.
Reconnect program
The Victorian Government’s Reconnect program at Chisholm is designed to support the significant number of Victorians experiencing multiple barriers to engaging in education and training.
The Reconnect program delivers on the Victorian Government’s commitment to understanding and addressing the needs of disengaged and disadvantaged learners with a background of low levels of educational achievement.
The Reconnect team at Chisholm work one on one with participants in developing positive pathways, through education and training, leading towards successful outcomes.
Learn more about the program and how to apply here in Reconnect.