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Newly Arrived Students

Outreach services coordinators

Changing settlement patterns have seen newly arrived students – from language backgrounds other than English – enrolling in schools not normally accustomed to catering to such students. An outreach services coordinator has been placed in each of the four metropolitan English language schools to provide services to schools within their regions.

Outreach services coordinators, in cooperation with schools, are available to assist teachers to assess the English language learning needs of newly arrived students. They recommend the most suitable support program available, such as attendance at an ELS/ELC, Outposting or visiting Outposting program.

In cases where these options are not appropriate, Outreach services coordinators:

  • develop an individual/school-based program for the student
  • provide information to schools and parents about the New Arrivals Program
  • ensure schools are aware of the full range of resources available to them to support newly arrived students, including materials and professional development.

Principals can obtain the assistance of an Outreach services coordinator when newly arrived students present for enrolment and are unable to access existing new arrival services.

Outreach services coordinators are available from the English language school in their region:

  • Northern Metropolitan Region: Collingwood English Language School – (03) 9419 7633
  • Southern Metropolitan Region: Noble Park English Language School – (03) 9546 9578
  • Eastern Metropolitan Region: Blackburn English Language School – (03) 9803 4022
  • Western Metropolitan Region: Western English Language School – (03) 9311 9325

Based on centrally collected data, schools may be contacted by the Outreach services coordinators. They will arrange a suitable time to assist teachers in assessing the English language learning needs of their students and to recommend appropriate ESL programs.