Studying in a NSW Intensive English Centre
Kogarah IEC warmly welcomes international students and offers a supportive learning environment. International students come from a diverse range of countries including China, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Korea. When international students arrive at KIEC, they are given excellent support preparing for their studies in Australia. They complete a student information workbook that helps them to understand the conditions of their study and routines for life at school. They are also given a guided tour of the local area and made to feel very welcome.
The international student team holds regular meetings for international students. At the meetings students access information and assistance from staff and socialise with other international students. Students' attendance and homestay arrangements are routinely checked and extra support is provided to students who are experiencing difficulties. The international student teams, along with the class teachers, provide students with a welcoming, safe and supportive school environment that helps them to gain the greatest possible educational benefits during their time in Australia and prepare for the challenging demands of an Australian high school curriculum.
The international student team
All staff members are qualified and experienced ESL teachers. The head teacher oversees the program and is assisted by a dedicated team comprising of a school counsellor and International Student Coordinators (ISCs) who are available to help students at all times and monitor their progress carefully. The team also includes interpreters and dedicated administrative staff who advise the head teacher of any needs or concerns regarding attendance or progress for every student.
All international students wishing to enrol can do so by contacting the ‘International Student Centre'. Once an authority to enrol has been granted, an interview will take place at Kogarah IEC. The guardian needs to attend this interview and complete school paperwork. The student will be tested to assess their level of language proficiency.
DE International is the international unit of the NSW Department of Education. Their website is www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au
For more information, including details of how to apply, visit the information for international students on the New South Wales Department of Education website at www.education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/enrolment/international-students
Student handbooks
Please find the student handbooks for Local Students (PDF 5261KB) and International Student (PDF 6547KB).
International student program at Kogarah Intensive English Centre
CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education
CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M
DE International Website: www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au
