English as an Additional Language
At any one time our school has students from China, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Syria, Pakistan, Columbia, Myanmar, Honduras, El Salvador, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Samoa, Somalia, Thailand, Germany, Brazil and many more.
Dickson College is a diverse and inclusive community with students from many different countries including exchange students, international students, migrants, and young people with a refugee experience.
Our teachers are highly experienced and qualified to support English as an Additional Language students.
Our primary focus is academic support, with a strong emphasis on settlement and student wellbeing.
- We advise and guide students with their class selections, making sure their subjects and college package suits their abilities and future aspirations.
- On-entry language assessments
- Student wellbeing support
- Pastoral care education
- School transition support
Dickson College offers the following EAL subjects:
- Tertiary EAL
- Accredited EAL
- Bridging EAL
- Bridging Numeracy
- Targeted EAL tutorial programs
Tertiary EAL subjects focus on academic writing and research, supporting students to develop the skills required for tertiary education.
Accredited EAL subjects provide students with the opportunity to improve their general English skills across all four literacy modes: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Our courses support students to develop the skills required to enter the workforce or enter bridging university courses.
Bridging EAL and Numeracy classes provide students with extra language support to access the broader curriculum. Classes are specifically useful for young people with limited and emerging English language skills.