English as a Second Language (ESL) for our international students is timetabled into all Graduate Program Students’ week as follows:
Years 8-10
English as a Second Language
3 x 70 minute lessons a week
Year 11-12 OP Pathway Students
Mainstream English
3 x 70 minute lessons a week (with dedicated English as a Second Language teacher assistance)
Mainstream English Communication
3 x 70 minute lessons a week (with dedicated English as a Second Language teacher assistance)
English as a Second Language Homework Support
1 x 70 minute lesson a week
NB. If the student is achieving B or higher in mainstream English, it is not a requirement for the student to study English Communication and or English as a Second Language homework support.
Year 11-12: VET Pathway Students
Mainstream English Communication
3 x 70 minute lessons a week (with dedicated English as a Second Language teacher assistance)
English as a Second Language Homework Support
1 x 70 minute lesson a week
NB. If the student is achieving B or higher in English Communication, it is not a requirement for the student to take English as a Second Language homework support.
Teachers - Tutorials
There are two fully qualified English as a Second Language teachers on staff. In addition to the above, there are after school tutorials available for both English and Maths.