Overview The Intensive English Centre caters for the needs of students aged between 12 and 16 years of age, recently arrived in Western Australia from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds. Approximately 30-40 different nationalities and languages are represented at the IEC at any one time. The student body is comprised of migrants, refugees, international fee paying students and short term fee paying students.
|  | Objectives The IEC prepares students to achieve the required standards in English in order to enter mainstream Australian High Schools. After graduating from the IEC, further support is provided in mainstream classes until the students are able to participate independently. Whilst the focus for the IEC is the English language needs of newly arrived students, we also provide a transition point for students and parents who are adapting to a new culture. Small classes, expert staff and culturally sensitive pastoral care are features of our centre. | Pathways Students are assessed on enrolment at the IEC to determine which course is suitable for their needs. The students’ educational background and existing English competence are considered when determining placement in the IEC. Three main pathways are available : Two year course for students from a limited schooling background. - One year course for students who have not had any interruptions to their primary schooling.
- Six month course for students with advanced standing. Graduation ceremonies are held every 6 months.
|  | Staff IEC staff are highly skilled and are selected via a competitive merit selection procedure. All teaching staff members have ESL qualifications, many with post graduate qualifications. Staff also have experience in various learning area disciplines. The IEC employs a combination of Primary and Secondary teachers in order to cater for the variety of needs of our student body. Education Assistants are also employed at the IEC. They are fluent in many of the languages spoken by our student body and play an important role in helping students to bridge cultural and language barriers. | | | Host School The Intensive English Centre enjoys a close relationship with Greenwood Senior High School. Our students have access to all of the school’s facilities and benefit from the expertise of the mainstream staff in options classes and from support staff including student services and administrative staff. We also participate in whole of school events including sporting and social events and assemblies. | | | |
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