Cleveland Street Intensive English High School provides intensive English language, settlement, orientation and welfare programs to newly-arrived permanent, temporary resident and international students.
Students study the high school preparation program for 10 to 50 weeks before transferring to their nominated high schools.
English as a Second Language is taught through NSW Board of Studies subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Visual Arts, Music, Information Technology and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.
The school's student community comes
from more than 30 different language
backgrounds. Bilingual staff support student learning and welfare.
The School's motto reflects the proactively inclusive education and welfare programs designed to enhance student achievement and success.
In addition to the school's curriculum, students participate in transition programs with their link high schools to ensure their smooth transition and success.
In 2006, the school received the Minister's Award for Excellence in Integration of Information and Communication Technology.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAMS
- Intensive English language tuition for all students taught by qualified ESL teachers
- English language programs taught through New South Wales Board of Studies subject areas
- Language preparation courses for Year 11
- Language-based electives such as:
Business Studies, Chinese Background
Speakers, Chemistry, Physics, Information Processes and Technology,Software Design & Development, Society and Culture, Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation, Work Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Photography, Video and Digital Imaging and English for Academic Purposes
LANGUAGES TAUGHT
- Chinese Background Speakers
- Students also have access to the Saturday School of Community Languages
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
- Pronunciation programs
- Art 4 Life
- Art of Life
- Interschool sports program
- Multimedia and information technology
- Visual arts and music workshops for gifted and talented students
- Choir
- Music showcase performances
- Chess club
- Table tennis club
- Guitar lessons
- Fitness club
- School camps and excursions
- Learn to swim classes
- Dance
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
- International Student Officers
Ms Wei Lu and Ms Belinda Garcia
- International students are supported by international student coordinator, student advisers and a head teacher welfare
- Student leadership development through a Student Representative Council and a Values Education program
- Full-time psychologist/counsellor
- Bilingual support officers
- Careers adviser and school-to-work
program
- Learning support classes
- Buddy program
- Visiting doctors monitoring student health
- Student reports emailed to parents
SCHOOL FACILITIES
- Computer laboratories
- Computer-based language laboratory
- Library
- Internet access
- Interactive whiteboards
- Video-conferencing facilities
FEATURES OF LOCAL AREA
- Housed in heritage buildings, Cleveland Street Intensive English High School is the site of one of the oldest public schools in Australia.
- The school is located near the centre of the city of Sydney and at the centre of the city's bus and train transport system.
- Students can easily travel to the school by bus or train from anywhere in the city or suburbs.
- The school is close to TAFE NSW -
Sydney Institute, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) and the University of Sydney.
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