International education

Intensive Secondary English Program (ISEC)

The Intensive Secondary English Course (ISEC) is a program for international students who enrol in a South Australian Government School with the general intention of completing longer-term study, yet may require tailored English learning support before transitioning to mainstream Australian classes.

The ISEC program at MGHS is offered in a learning environment that encourages students’ language skills, collaboration and social skills, and intercultural perspectives, as preparation for entering mainstream classes. The ISEC program is specially designed to assist in developing international students’ English proficiency, knowledge and familiarisation of Australian lifestyle/culture, and acclimatisation to the Australian schooling system.

This interim study program provides specially-designed and curriculum support to students who have a limited English level upon arriving in Australia.

The minimum study time for ISEC is 2 terms (6 months)
ISEC is available for MGHS students in years 7-10
These students are usually, but not always, on a 500o-class visa grant.

The ISEC program has helped me improve my ability to learn in new environments. My digital skills have also greatly improved, as well as my teamwork skills. Overall (…) I have seen self-improvement and appreciate all my supportive teachers.

I would recommend this program to others as it helps you make progress faster.

This program has helped me improve my ability to speak in English with other people (…). Since coming to Australia, I have made many friends from different countries. (…).

The program has helped me improve my ability to apply language skills in English, such as listening and speaking in real scenarios.

More information

For more information, about Mitcham Girls High School, please visit our school website.

https://www.mitchamgirlshs.sa.edu.au/

For more information, about the international school programs on offer, please contact South Australian Government Schools, also known locally as IES, via their website.
Information is available in several languages, by selecting the ‘Languages’ menu at the top.

IES Contact Number
+61 8 8226 3402

Website
https://www.internationalstudents.sa.edu.au/en/

CRICOS Provider Number
00018A

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