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English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Newly arrived EAL learners can access an intensive full-time program or targeted support to help them in the initial stages of learning English.

EAL is changing

In Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ schools the Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Curriculum F-10 EAL1.0 is current until the end of 2026. Full implementation of EAL 2.0 is mandated from 2027.

Students

  • – new arrivals programs provide intensive EAL tuition in a range of settings.
  • – provides remote support for rural schools using virtual conferencing and digital tools.
  • – information about funding, data, support and advice for mainstream schools with EAL learners.
  • Supporting students from refugee backgrounds – links to support for schools in meeting the needs of students from refugee backgrounds.

Schools

  • – provide support for schools in their region to develop and implement effective EAL programs.
  • – support EAL learners to participate in schooling and build communication between schools and families.
  • – services are provided free, within guidelines, to Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ schools.
  • – school principals and their delegates can access dashboards which identify EAL and Likely Refugee Background students and show teacher judgement data against the Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Curriculum F-10 EAL. Data is drawn from data uploaded to CASES21.

Teachers

  • is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of resources from VCAA and the Department of Education supporting the Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Curriculum F-10 EAL. Accessible version: .
  • – resources to support planning, delivery, assessment, and reporting.
  • – advice and strategies for supporting new EAL students and families.
  • – links to professional learning providers and events.
  • The Languages and Multicultural Education Resources Centre (LMERC) offers resource selection, referrals, curated lists, displays, loans, visits, and mail delivery.

Curriculum

  • The is current until the end of 2026.
  • The updated will be implemented in 2027 and is available in 2026 for familiarisation.
  • provides information about professional learning resources.

Program planning

  • provides advice on effective program planning and implementation.
  • – resources supporting cultural and plurilingual awareness.
  • – case studies of classroom practice.

Assessment and reporting

  • – tools for assessing EAL students’ language proficiency.
  • – tools for assessing progression towards achievement standards.
  • – supports understanding of EAL progression and transitions.

EAL in Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ schools

EAL annual reports – annual reports on EAL program provision in Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ schools.

For a brief history of assistance to students from language backgrounds other than English in Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ schools (1960 to 2006):

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