AddressGEELONG ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE
OVERVIEW
Programs
The Geelong English Language Centre (GELC):
- Provides EAL (English as an Additional Language) tuition to eligible New Arrival students enrolled in primary and secondary government schools in the Geelong area.
- Supports teachers and schools in the Greater Geelong area to build EAL teaching skills and develop appropriate EAL programs and policies for students within their first five years of school in Australia.
Location and delivery:
GELC is administratively based at Bell Park North Primary School.
In 2024, GELC will deliver an intensive English language program for New Arrivals students at three English Language Centres (ELCs) in the northern and central suburbs of Geelong.
In the English Language Centres classes have an average size of 13 students. They may be of mixed age and English language proficiency levels.
GELC also provides support to build EAL capacity within schools through the EAL support Cluster program. This program is delivered in schools across the Greater Geelong area. Teachers and Multicultural Education Aides (MEAs) working in this program will be required to travel extensively and may be required to work flexible hours including before and after normal face to face teaching hours.
The Geelong English Language Centre has a number of purposes: These are to provide:
- A focused learning environment that supports all students to reach their potential in English language development.
- A supportive and stimulating work environment for all staff that encourages commitment, innovation and excellence.
- Professional learning opportunities for mainstream school staff to support newly arrived and EAL students and their families.
Students in GELC programs come from a wide range of language and cultural backgrounds.
