International Student Program

Introduction
Our International Program has been gradually growing since its beginnings in 2007. Currently there are over 20 international students at the school who come from countries such as China, Japan, Thailand, Korea, Indonesia and Iran.

Students can choose to study in the Intensive English Centre (IEC) or in the mainstream high school. Many of our students commence their studies in the IEC and then continue on in the mainstream to further their studies in Years 8 – 12.

For International Student enquiries please contact:

Ms Kara McKinnon
International Student Coordinator
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Ph: +61 9243 9300
Fax: +61 9243 9399

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Location
Greenwood Senior High School is a well established secondary school situated in a quiet suburb 17 km north of the Perth CBD. The High School is well serviced by the Warwick, Greenwood and Whitfords railway and bus stations. Major shopping centres are easily accessible and provide cinemas, food halls, cafes and major retail outlets. Many recreational sporting and cultural facilities are close to the school.

English as a second Language (ESL)
For most international students, support for English as a Second or Additional Language is very important.

The school has an Intensive English Centre (IEC) which caters for up to 130 students across Years 8 to 10. The IEC provides 6-12 months of intensive English lessons to migrant and international students in order to prepare them for mainstream schooling. Most students who enrol in the Intensive English Centre (IEC) complete the full 12 month program in order to adequately prepare themselves for the demands of mainstream high school studies. If a student already possesses a sufficient level of English, then it may be possible to only complete one semester in the IEC.

Intensive English staff have specialist qualifications and wide ranging experience in teaching English as a Second language in Australia and overseas. Upon entering mainstream classes, individual, small group and in-class support is available from qualified ESL staff. Students are also assisted by ethnic assistants who speak a variety of languages including Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Arabic. Interpreting services are readily available to assist communicating with parents.

Studying at Greenwood
Greenwood offers a range of educational programs and students are able to choose subjects that match their skills and aspirations. In Years 11 and 12 students can select from courses that are either wholly school assessed or tertiary entrance scored (TEE) that will allow students to enter the workforce or lead to post-secondary studies at university or TAFE. A well resourced Careers Centre is available to enable students to move into a pathway that best suits their strengths.

The school has rigorous Mathematics, Science, English and Social Science programs that cater well for students of all ability levels. Staff members have extensive experience in their fields of expertise, and, while demanding rigour in student work, exhibit a caring and patient attitude toward students. An academic extension program is available for more able students.

Special Programs
These programs are available to International Fee Paying Students. Interested students should contact the school for information about application procedures.

• Academic Extension (Years 8 to 12) is designed to accelerate progress in Mathematics, English, Science and Social Sciences for more able students.

• Aviation (Years 8 to 12) is designed to engender an interest in flight and lead to further studies at a tertiary level. Facilities at Jandakot Airport are used and students may be able to gain a private pilot licence. In 2007 the aviation program was awarded approved specialist program (ASP) status.

• Volleyball (Years 8 to 12) is designed to develop student skills to potentially state and national levels. Coaching, umpiring and leadership skills are also developed. The volleyball program has recognised ASP status.

• Music (Years 8 to 12) exposes students to many styles of music and provides opportunity for public performance. Tuition in a range of instruments is also available.

• Dance (Years 8 to 12) develops understanding of the different genres of dance and provides opportunities for public performance and development of choreographic skills.

• VET Program (Years 11 and 12) is designed to enable students to combine school based courses with TAFE programs while participating in structured workplace learning.

Student Support Services
The comprehensive student support team consists of a Student Services Manager, Nurse, Psychologist, Chaplain, Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer and Year Coordinators. The IEC staff members have special understanding of the educational, social and economic issues related to overseas students. International students have their own coordinator as part of the International student program who monitors the welfare and progress of all international students, and keeps in contact with parents and homestay carers.