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Location Profile

The Geelong English Language School (GELS)

• provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) instruction to eligible Foundation to Year 10 students who are Newly Arrived in Australia

• 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

Geelong English Language School's main administrative campus is at 12 Pickett Crescent Belmont, Geelong.

In 2027, GELS will deliver an intensive English language program for New Arrivals students at three campuses; Corio ( F to Yr 6), North Geelong  (Yr 7 to Yr 10) and Belmont (F -Yr 6), 

Students in GELS programs come from a wide range of language, cultural and educational backgrounds. Students are taught in classes of about 13 to ensure that their English language, social learning and wellbeing needs are intensively supported. A school-wide student wellbeing strategy ensures that students and their families are welcomed and supported as newly arrived members of their new community

The Geelong English Language School has four main goals.

These are to provide:

-     A focussed learning environment that maximises learning growth for all students.

-     A caring learning environment which supports the wellbeing and settlement needs of students and their families.

-     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…