General English

The High School Preparation Course is designed for students who wish to complete their education at an Australian High School. The course comprises language skills common to all subjects (listening, oral presentations, report and essay writing), with subject specific language and study skills. The programme aims to help students acquire skills to deal with the language demands of the high school curriculum and increase subject-specific knowledge. It also helps students develop strategies that lead to independent learning, familiarises students with mainstream subject expectations and smooths the transition into mainstream study.

 

 

West Moreton International English Language Centre offers accredited courses in General English and High School Preparation that will prepare students for entry into mainstream classes in the Junior, Middle and Senior Schools of West Moreton Anglican College.

 

Our experienced teachers assist students to gain knowledge, skills and confidence for mainstream studies. Students are encouraged to communicate by sharing and developing ideas and knowledge. Classroom tasks are purposeful and carefully designed to develop the language and study skills required for success in the mainstream classes.  Learning in context is a basic feature of the communicative language teaching style and students learn their English using a variety of interesting materials. Individual student needs are catered for at all levels and excursions to places of interest are organised as reinforcement of the programme content. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with native English speakers on a regular basis. Students will receive advice and counselling throughout their course to help them choose appropriate subjects for mainstream studies.

 

Emphasis in the English language programme is placed on the four-macro skills of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Each language skill is assessed against the National Languages and Literacy Institute of Australia (NLLIA) ESL Band Scales. To undertake senior classes at the College effectively, a student should be functioning at a Band Scale 5 minimum.

 

The General English Course is offered at all levels from elementary to upper intermediate. The course will provide students with improved language skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. It has been designed to give international students the language skills required for study in mainstream classes. Students learn how to communicate meaning in English through the General English Programme and will be prepared for entry, on conclusion of their ELICOS course, into the International Students’ Programme, where students combine ongoing ESL support with mainstream academic subjects.

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