{"id":1222,"date":"2017-06-20T12:04:58","date_gmt":"2017-06-20T02:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decyp.tas.gov.au\/?page_id=1222"},"modified":"2023-09-21T16:47:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T06:47:19","slug":"english-additional-language","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/decyp.dev.ionata.com\/th\/learning\/supporting-student-need\/english-additional-language\/","title":{"rendered":"English as an Additional Language (EAL)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-to-start\">Where to start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is help available if:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English is not your child\u2019s first language&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your child has not had five or more years of schooling in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your child needs support to participate successfully in the classroom.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The English as an Additional Language (EAL) Service\u202fprovides English language support for eligible Kindergarten to Year 12 students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support is provided on a needs basis. The level of support depends on a student\u2019s English skill level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-12220\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Did you know?&nbsp;<\/h2><div id=\"ac-12220\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You make the decision about the type of education you want for your child.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education in Tasmania is a partnership between parents, the school and the child.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The age when children can start and finish school is set by law. Children are required to attend school from the age of five years old until they are 18.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents are welcome in all schools.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpreters are available if parents and teachers wish to discuss a child\u2019s progress.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-12221\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Education in Tasmania&nbsp;<\/h2><div id=\"ac-12221\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>There are stages of compulsory education in Tasmania:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Primary Schools \u2013 Kindergarten to Year 6 (for students who are 4-12 years old).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondary (High) School \u2013 Years 7-10 (for students who are 12-16 years old). Some schools offer Years 11 and 12.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Secondary Schools \u2013 Years 11 and 12 (for students aged from 16 years).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combined (district) schools may combine all three stages of education.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-12222\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">EAL Support<\/h2><div id=\"ac-12222\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Students who receive support may be:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>newly arrived in Australia from a refugee background or humanitarian entrant students, migrants, adopted children and students on Bridging Visas A-E (BVEs)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>born in Australia but enter school with little or no English&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>children who speak at least one language other than English at home&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>children, whose parents speak some English at home, and whose first language skills are limited.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An interpreter service is available at no cost to you if English is not your first language and you need help understanding the Tasmanian education system, or to find out how your child is progressing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-12223\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Costs to parents<\/h2><div id=\"ac-12223\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>The cost of attending Tasmanian Government schools is kept at a minimum.\u202f Concessions may be available if you hold one of the Services Australia Concession Cards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your school about costs and how we can help you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-12224\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">What to wear to school?&nbsp;<\/h2><div id=\"ac-12224\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Wearing a school uniform from Kindergarten to Year 10 is strongly encouraged in Tasmanian Government schools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Years 11 and 12 Colleges uniforms are generally not worn.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-12225\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">You are responsible for\u2026&nbsp;<\/h2><div id=\"ac-12225\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>getting your child to school on time in school hours and in school uniform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>letting the school know of any medical conditions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>letting the school know if your child will be away from school because of sickness or appointments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>providing food and drink for your child every day&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>taking a young child to school and picking them up from school every day&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>making sure your child does any homework if it is set.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h2 id=\"at-12226\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Schools are responsible for\u2026&nbsp;<\/h2><div id=\"ac-12226\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>keeping all children safe&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>providing education suitable to your child\u2019s age and appropriate to their level of English&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>informing you of your child\u2019s progress&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>welcoming you into the school community&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>providing English language support if this is needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-can-i-get-more-information\">Where can I get more information?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask your school principal or contact the Manager EAL by telephone on (03) 6165 5487 or email\u202f<a href=\"mailto:eal.service@decyp.tas.gov.au\">eal.service@decyp.tas.gov.au<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the\u202f<a 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