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Newly Arrived Students

The New Arrivals Program provides intensive English as a second language (ESL) tuition. It is designed for newly arrived students from language backgrounds other than English. Those who meet the eligibility criteria are able to access ESL tuition for between six and twelve months.

 

The New Arrivals Program is delivered to students principally through English language schools and centres in the metropolitan area, as well as regional programs currently operating in Mildura, Geelong, Ballarat, Traralgon and Shepparton.

  • Information for parents about the New Arrivals Program - Provides access to the brochure Information for parents of newly arrived students who need to learn English
  • English Language Schools (ELS) and Centres (ELC) - This page contains information about the English Language Schools and Centres (ELS/ELCs) in the Melbourne metropolitan area.
  • ELS/ELC contact details - Contact details for the English Language Schools and Centres (ELS/ELCs) in the metropolitan area are listed on this page.
  • Regional English language programs - This page contains the locations and contact details for the Regional English language programs in Victoria.
  • Outposting program - Outposting programs cater to students who are unable to attend an ELS/ELC because of a range of factors, including distance. Details of the Outposting programs in Victoria are available on this page.
  • Outreach services coordinators - Outreach services coordinators, in cooperation with schools, assist teachers to assess the English language learning needs of newly arrived students.
  • Isolated ESL student support program - ESL support is available for eligible new arrival students requiring ESL support in isolated and country areas. This page contains information about the two support options available.
  • New arrivals kit - This page contains information about the resource kits available to schools in country and outer metropolitan areas where eligible, newly arrived students enrol.
  • International students - Overseas students requiring an intensive English language course before entering mainstream classes can enrol in an English language school or centre. Further details are available from an international placement officer – contacts are provided on this page.
  • Support and advice - Contact details are provided on this page for ESL Project Officers available to discuss issues relating to new arrival students in intensive or mainstream classes.
  • New arrivals data collection - Data is collected twice a year from government schools concerning newly arrived students. This page contains a link to ESL Reports as well as contact details for obtaining further information on these collections.