- (Narrator) Small classes, practical work,
group exercises and access to support from guidance officers and coordinators.
High School Preparation is a highly-successful program
designed to develop international students'
spoken and written English skills.
Across the HSP program, teachers work closely with students,
preparing them for high school study in Australia.
- Our job is to prepare their English to become more academic
in their written and spoken forms,
that they can listen to and identify key points,
and that they can read in a way
that will help them throughout their high school.
We put them on an independent learning plan,
and in doing that, every teacher is watching every student in every class.
We're ensuring that those students are given
extra help and support if they need it.
- (Narrator) One of the key advantages of the program
is that HSP students are taught in a high school setting.
There are three leading Brisbane high schools that deliver HSP,
making the transition from program to mainstream schooling seamless.
This gives students the confidence to flourish in their studies.
- HSP in high school is an authentic environment,
so a student gets to learn how a school operates in Australia.
There's no separation of classes.
And there are mentoring programs at the schools
which help mainstream students connect with new international students.
- Mitchelton have a really good environment for studying
and the teachers are really friendly.
- The big difference is training. We are trained as high school teachers
and we also train in language acquisition,
linguistics, TESOL background,
and so we can actually bridge the gap.
- (Narrator) Students receive a minimum of 20 hours
of English language instruction every week.
But English is not the only class
where students develop their language and writing skills.
Vocabulary building and essential writing also happen
in mathematics class, the science lab and the art room.
This helps students to apply English across various fields of study.
- In HSP program, we have many kind of courses,
like SOSE, English, literature, and so on.
We also have some electives,
like art and computer and music. I really enjoy it.
- (Narrator) The HSP program also sees students take part in group activities,
sports and excursions, helping them to make friends, gain confidence
and build their conversational English skills.
- The outside activity is fun
because it helps us to see the outside scene
and we can have fun and enjoy with our friends
and I have a great experience.
- I think study is not just only study in a classroom.
You have to think more in the outdoor and study more things.
- (Narrator) To give your child the best start
to their Australian high school experience,
talk to them about enrolling in EQI's High School Preparation today.
For more information, visit eqi.com.au/hsp