Course Curriculum

WELC provides an excellent curriculum program to prepare students in continuing their education in Australia.

Students in the Language Centre are divided into groups, based on their age and language proficiency. Each group follows a timetable of 30 periods per week. This is summarised in the table below:
 
Student Groups
English
Maths
Science
Info Tech
The Arts
Health & PE
SOSE
Total
Advanced Senior

10

4

4

4

2

2

4
30
Advanced Junior

10

4

4

4

2

2

4
30
Inter-
mediate

12

4

3

3

3

2

3
30
Beginner / Literacy

12

4

3

3

3

2

3
30

The intensive English program includes the language and skills used in Key Learning Areas taught in Victorian Secondary Colleges, such as Maths, Science and Computer Studies.

Intensive English Course

No. Periods per Week
ENGLISH (across the Key Learning Areas through various topics/themes) 20
Mathematics 4
Computer Studies 3
Sports 3

 The WELC curriculum also includes:

  • Small classes,

  • Specialist literacy classes for students who have had interruptions to their schooling,

  • Activities program including soccer, volleyball, badminton and tennis,

  • Opportunities to take part in school events such as assemblies, athletics, swimming, sports and cultural activities,

  • Organised excursions around Melbourne to places of interest, such as the Zoo, Museum, etc.,

  • Support of Multicultural Aides in the classroom,

  • Fully qualified "English As A Second Language" Teachers.

 

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