LEARN ENGLISH
FOR PASTORAL MINISTRY
Welcome to ELSPM
ELSPM is a registered and accredited ELICOS provider in Melbourne, Australia,
specialising in teaching English to those involved in Christian ministry.
Our Purpose
We teach English to pastoral workers and theological students
in a supportive and friendly Christian environment.
ELSPM welcomes pastoral workers and theological students who do not have English as their first language.
Students develop skills in English in a Christian and theological environment which enables them to engage effectively in
pastoral ministry or continue theological studies. Contact us and learn english for pastoral ministry today!
Our Courses
All courses are accredited by the Australian Government and registered through the National ELICOS Accreditation Scheme (NEAS).
ELSPM is an approved provider for English preparation for Theological studies at the University of Divinity.
Learning Online or Onsite
We offer blended learning: face-to-face in classrooms at our Melbourne campus or online interactive learning via Zoom.

Onsite Learning
ELPSM classes are conducted at the Yarra Theological Union in Box Hill, just 13km from central Melbourne. Melbourne is a safe and culturally diverse city that offers students many opportunities to practise their language skills in supportive communities. It is regularly rated as one of world’s most liveable cities (The Economist magazine).

Online Learning
In 2022, ELSPM continues to offer interactive online classes catering for students within the Asian Pacific time zone.
Classes run from January until December in 10 week blocks with a two break after each block. The timetable varies to meet the time zones of the students. Classes run from Monday to Friday for 4 hours per day.
All students – whether remote or in Melbourne – will have access to support from our tutors and Student Counsellor.
In your language
Location
The ELSPM is located in Melbourne, regularly rated as the most livable city in the world by the Economist magazine.
It is a safe and culturally diverse city that offers students many opportunities to practise their language skills in supportive communities.
ELPSM classes are conducted at the Yarra Theological Union, situated at
13 kilometres from central Melbourne; the program follows the academic calendar of the University of Divinity.
Classes run in 10 week blocks from the last week in January with a two week break after each 10 week block.
Classes are held Monday to Friday and commence at 9.30am and conclude at 2.30pm.