EALD

EALD students are those whose first language is a language or dialect other than English and who require additional support to develop proficiency in Standard Australian English (SAE).

EALD at Modbury School P-6

These students may include:

  • First Nations Australian learners
  • immigrants to Australia and temporary visa holders from countries where English is not the first language
  • students of refugee backgrounds
  • children born in Australia of migrant heritage where English is not spoken at home
  • English-speaking students returning to Australia after extended periods in non-English speaking settings
  • international students from countries where English is not the first language.