English for Academic Purposes - Middle Years
CRICOS Course Code: 083251E
Course Overview
The Middle Years Program at Adelaide International School is an exciting course for students aged between 12 and 15 years old. These students are in Years 7 to 9 where deeper subject-specific learning happens. Supporting the learning is Wellbeing, the House System, and the Student Representative Council activities.
Our Middle Years Program is taught by subject and TESOL specialist registered teachers experienced in working with wonderful EAL students in this age group.
This cohort of students learns English in all subjects, like their mainstream peers: Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health Science, and Physical Education. They also become familiar with SACE studies by preparing for the first SACE subject, Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF).
Our Middle Years Program is taught by subject and TESOL specialist registered teachers experienced in working with wonderful EAL students in this age group.
This cohort of students learns English in all subjects, like their mainstream peers: Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health Science, and Physical Education. They also become familiar with SACE studies by preparing for the first SACE subject, Exploring Identities and Futures (EIF).
The Middle Years Program is designed with the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) years 7 to 9 objectives and those objectives from lower year levels as necessary. These students are involved in developing general English, the English of the Australian classroom, and subject-specific learning. The theory behind the teaching is content-based language learning using text-based strategies.
Diagnostic information about language proficiency is collected termly and shared with parents and enrolling schools. This data helps determine when a student is ready to transition to a mainstream course.
The Middle Years Program is excellent for students newly arrived in Australia who need to prepare for mainstream studies:
- In Year 10 at Adelaide International School
- In Years 6 to 9 at the wide range of AISA partner schools in Adelaide
The subjects in this program are taught by registered subject specialist teachers.
Students play sports at the university courts and fields.
Diagnostic information about language proficiency is collected termly and shared with parents and enrolling schools. This data helps determine when a student is ready to transition to a mainstream course.
The Middle Years Program is excellent for students newly arrived in Australia who need to prepare for mainstream studies:
- In Year 10 at Adelaide International School
- In Years 6 to 9 at the wide range of AISA partner schools in Adelaide
The subjects in this program are taught by registered subject specialist teachers.
Students play sports at the university courts and fields.
Location
Adelaide Campus
Duration
1 - 40 weeks
(Determined by Interview, EPET, IELTS, or AEAS)
(Determined by Interview, EPET, IELTS, or AEAS)
Rolling Intakes for 2024
- January 29
- April 29
- July 22
- October 14
- December 9
Entry Requirements
- Age: 12-15 years old
- Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the EPE
Pathways After Successful Completion:
- Entry into AISA Schools
Learning Area | Subject | Lessons per week | Taught by |
|---|---|---|---|
Wellbeing | English for Wellbeing | 5 | Registered Teacher and overseen by Wellbeing Specialist |
English | English | 7 | Registered Teacher and TESOL specialist |
Mathematics | English for Mathematics | 4 | Registered Teacher and Mathematics Specialist |
Science | English for Science | 5 | Registered Teacher and TESOL specialist |
Humanities | English for Humanities | 5 | Registered Teacher and TESOL specialist |
Exploring Identities and Futures | English for Identify and Futures | 4 | Registered Teacher and TESOL Specialist |
Health Science and Physical Education | English for Physical Education | 4 | Physical Education trained registered Teacher Dr. David Bentley |
Assembly | 1 | Student Representative Council |
Apply For Admission
Thank you for considering Adelaide International School for your child’s education. You can contact us on Phone: +61(0)8 8123 1786 or Email: info@ais.edu.au for further information.