International Learner Orientation Schedule

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International Learner Orientation Schedule

This procedure outlines how we meet the requirements of Code Outcome 17.

Enrolment orientation

An initial orientation will be done with the prospective international learner and their parents before or during the enrolment interview.

First-day support

On the international learner's first day, they will be met by the international learner coordinator and shown to the classroom. All international learners are mainstreamed immediately upon arrival, with a small group withdrawn for further orientation, English testing, and teaching as required.
The classroom teacher is responsible for ensuring the new international learner has a buddy group consisting of two or more other students whose role is to help the new learner with daily routines, timetables, and activities during the breaks. The teacher also ensures that the learner knows where to find the toilets, sick bay, etc.

First few weeks

The ESOL teacher continues to monitor international learners during the first few weeks while they settle into the class and the school.
The classroom teacher is also available to support the learner and the parents/caregivers.

Ongoing support

Once the initial period is over, the ESOL teacher continues to monitor the international learner's progress through informal meetings, ESOL teaching times, and (where necessary) formal meetings with the learner, the classroom teacher, and the parents/caregivers.
Translators are available if necessary. A translator may be another learner or an adult, depending upon the situation and the requirements.
We emphasise to international learners and parents/caregivers that they can talk with the classroom teacher, or the ESOL teacher, to discuss any queries or concerns at any time.

Also see Safety and Wellbeing and Cultural Support for International Learners.

Release history: Term 4 2022, Term 4 2021, Term 2 2019

Topic Number: 8765	Last Modified Date: 08/10/2025 11:50:26
Topic Version: 1	Published Date: 30/01/2026

Last review	Term 3 2022
Topic type	Core