International Students > Support

All English as a Second Language (ESL) students are encouraged to take Applied Literacy classes (APL) to assist with their transition into mainstream schooling. APL classes are offered four times per week and provide generalised ESL and literacy support to all ESL students.

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.