EAL
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Future-focused learning in a supportive environment
ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE/DIALECT (EALD)
EALD develops competency in spoken and written English for students who communicate in a language other than standard Australian English.
Students are:
- Immigrants, either recently arrived or long term residents
- Students born in Australia, who have grown up in a home in which English is not the only language used
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Temporary residents, exchange students or those on student visa
- Long term international students
EALD classes operate in Years 7 and 8 in core subjects such as English, Maths, Science and Humanities. An additional Literacy subject is offered to EALD students from years 7-10 to assist in Literacy development and bridging the gap between the expected Literacy capabilities. EALD classes are accompanied by a Bilingual Student Support Officer to offer more individualised support for students in the classroom. After-school homework clubs are offered to students seeking assistance in numeracy, literacy and all other subjects if desired.
Years 11 and 12
Stage 1 EALD allows students to fulfil the literacy requirements of the SACE.
Stage 2 EALD is a publicly examined subject which has a focus on developing student’s academic literacy skills.
