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English as a second language

Some Queenslanders speak a language other than English at home.

Students who are learning the English language while they learn the school curriculum are known as English as a second language (or ESL) learners.

Help with language skills is available to ensure that all students can participate fully in classroom activities.

Contact your school to find out what ESL help is available.

What help is available?

To support ESL students, schools may:

  • offer interpreter services
  • make adjustments to classroom tasks, teaching materials, teaching styles and assessments
  • deliver specialist language programs in intensive English language units
  • recommend other support or counselling services through the guidance officer.

In all cases, teachers monitor the progress of students, provide extra support when needed and keep parents informed of progress.

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Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia (CC BY 3.0)
Last updated
15 January 2013

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