International Students

Whilst studying at St Margaret’s, I received not only individual attention from my teachers but lots of support from my classmates, enabling me to perform to the best of my ability. Being an International student has given me the confidence and results to further my education at a prestigious university in Brisbane.

Yiwen Yang
Studying Dentistry at the University of Queensland

 

St Margaret’s offers a supportive, balanced and flexible mainstream curriculum and we endeavour to enable all International students to reach their academic potential and to assist them to become productive, valued members of the School community.

All International students are required to complete an approved high school preparation English course before enrolling at St Margaret’s. On completion of their ELICOS course and enrolment at St Margaret’s, all International students are given support to assist them in obtaining their academic and personal goals.

International students are offered academic support in the form of APL classes that offer specialised ESL support across the curriculum. Skill development in specific academic learning of reading, writing, speaking and listening is developed throughout the course. The program parallels courses of work in other subject areas such as English, SOSE and Mathematics and develops micro and macro skills in these contexts. The course consolidates relevant content; provides scaffolded tasks to ensure understanding and coherence; and learning structures that complement each student’s learning style.

Additional ESL classes and subject specific options classes are offered to senior students one afternoon per week during school time. All ESL Classes are taught by qualified and experienced ESL teachers.

Pastoral support is given by a full time International Education Coordinator, Year Level Supervisors and Form Class teachers. Upon enrolment, International students undergo an extensive orientation process.

International students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of extra curricular activities including musical ensembles, sporting teams, community groups and school committees.