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Intensive English Language Program GuideInternational Student Program in Victorian Government schools

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Contents

Introduction 5

Part 1: Overview 7

Section 1: Context 8

Section 2: ESL learning pathway 11

Section 3: Integrating international students into the school 14

Part 2: Establishing an IELP 23

Section 1: Introduction 24

Section 2: Preliminary planning for an IELP 25

Section 3: Organizational Structures for the IELP 32

Part 3: Meeting the IELP Guidelines 35

Guideline 1: Physical Facilities 39

Guideline2:Staffing 41

Guideline 3: Orientation 49

Guideline 4: Program provision and school level reporting 56

Guideline 5: Assessment 86

Guideline 6: Liaison with the host school and/or the mainstream program 102

Guideline 7: Student care and welfare arrangements 112

Guideline 8: Record keeping 120

Intensive English Language Program (IELP) Guidelines 123

Part 4: Beyond the IELP: ESL support for international students 137

Section 1: Introduction 138

Section 2: Planning ESL Support 139

Section 3: Program advice Year 10 programs 144

Section 4: Senior Secondary 153

Part 5: Support materials 157

Introduction 160

Section 1: Whole School Planning 161

Section 2: Teaching and Learning 193

Section 3: Resources 294

Acronyms 308

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IntroductionThe Intensive English Language Program (IELP) Guide has been developed by the International Education Division (IED), to support Victorian Government schools participating in the International Student Program in Victoria.

Reference to the Department means the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) and includes any Department which may succeed to the functions of that Department.

The main purpose of the IELP Guide (the Guide) is to:

assist schools to establish and deliver high quality IELPs for international students

expand on and support the IELP Guidelines which sit beside, and are consistent with, the International Student Program Quality Standards for Schools

assist schools in providing on-going ESL support for international students

provide practical advice to specialist ESL and mainstream teachers on program planning and implementation

provide resource documents that can be used or adapted by schools at a whole school or IELP level to enhance provision for international students.

The IELP Guide, Guidelines and all other International Student Program resources are available to download online at: www.education.vic.gov.au

Further information regarding the IELP Guide is available from:

International Education Division Department of Education and Early Childhood Development GPO Box 4367, Melbourne Victoria 3001 Tel 9637 2990 / Fax 9637 2184 CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K

The IELP Guide is published by the International Education Division, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

Schools are free to copy this publication within constraints of the Copyright Act 1968 and for the purposes of educating their own staff about the Intensive English Language Program / International Student Program within Victorian Government schools.

State Government of Victoria 2010

www.education.vic.gov.au

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Part 1: Overview

Part 1: Overview 8

Section 1: Context

The International Student Program in Victorian Government schools

Since the introduction of international students into Victorian Government schools in 1994, the number of students seeking places has grown steadily each year.

In 2010 in excess of 3700 international students from 75 countries were enrolled in 380 Victorian Government schools, with the majority in Years 10, 11 and 12. The main countries of origin are China, Vietnam and Korea.

The previous educational experiences and the level of English vary considerably within this cohort, as will factors such as motivation, application and aptitude. As for any group of students, Intensive English Language Programs (IELPs) will need to take into account the particular needs of international students and plan and deliver high quality programs accordingly.

English language requirements

The International Education Division (IED) School Resource Kit states:

All secondary international students are required to undertake a standard 20 week IELP prior to their scheduled commencement of their principal course. Students will be required to enrol in a 20-week (2 terms) English Language course prior to scheduled commencement of their principal courseunlessthestudenthasfulfilled:

All school instruction using English as the main language

Instructed in English in an international school for a minimum of the past two years

Achieved an IELTS test score of 5.0 or equivalent

Undertaken a private English language program for a minimum of 20 consecutive weeks prior to scheduled VGS program commencement.

Applicants from China are required by DIAC to have an approved English language test score, such as an IELTS score, to enter a high school program unless they are issued with an IELTS Waiver letter from an accredited education agent or from the Division.

Refer to the School Resource Kit Chapter 4, page 8.

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IELP Guidelines

Guidelines have been developed for each of the key components of a successful IELP. They cover the following areas:

Physical facilities

Staffing

Orientation

Program provision and school level reporting

Assessment

Liaison with the host school and mainstream program

Student care and welfare arrangements

Record keeping

Outcome statements and performance indicators have been developed for each guideline along with suggested resources and notes.

Purpose of the IELP Guide

The main purpose of the IELP Guide (the Guide) is to:

assist schools to establish and deliver high quality Intensive English Language Programs for international students

expand on and support the IELP Guidelines which sit beside, and are consistent with, the International Student Program Quality Standards for Schools

assist schools in providing on-going ESL support for international students

provide practical advice to specialist ESL and mainstream teachers on program planning and implementation

provide resource documents that can be used or adapted by schools at a whole school or IELP level to enhance provision for international students.

Using the Guide

TheGuidehasfivemainparts:

Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Establishing an IELP

Part 3: Meeting the IELP Guidelines

Part 4: Beyond the IELP: ESL support for international students

Part 5: Support materials

Schools can use all or parts of the Guide depending upon their level of experience and expertise with international students and whether they are in the establishment or maintenance phase of

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program planning and delivery. For example, schools considering establishingaprogramwillfindthatPart2containsusefuladviceon checking the readiness of their schools for an IELP.

The Guide focuses in particular on the preparation of international students for the senior years of schooling. However, many of the approaches to course planning and teaching strategies are applicable to other year levels of schooling and to all ESL students.

Some of the material is intended for schools with full time intensive programs, other sections will be of use to classroom teachers with one or two international students in their class.

Support materials

Part 5 provides a range of support materials designed to provide practical assistance to schools. All resources have been developed in Word to allow for adaptation by schools. Some materials in Parts 1-4 of the Guide have been included in Part 5 to make it more accessible for use as handouts.

Please note:

The Guide draws heavily on a number of previously published and unpublished documents, in developed by DEECD and teachers may therefore be familiar with some of the material. These include:

ESL Course Advice S1 and S2 (curriculum@work CD ROM)

ESL Course Advice S3 and S4 (curriculum@work CD ROM)

The ESL Handbook Advice to schools on programs for supporting students learning English as a second language (Department of Education (Vic) 2007. http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/teachlearn/student/eslhandbook.pdf

The Guide should be read in conjunction with relevant chapters of the School Resource Kit. http://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/schooloperations/international/

Teachers can also access support material developed for local ESL students. For further information see: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/esl/default.htm

http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/teachlearn/student/eslhandbook.pdfhttp://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/edulibrary/public/teachlearn/student/eslhandbook.pdfhttp://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/schooloperations/internationalhttp://www.education.vic.gov.au/management/schooloperations/internationalhttp://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/esl/default.htmhttp://www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/esl/default.htm