Our Primary School Preparation Course (PSP) will help your child become confident users of English. The course is aimed at children wishing to move into an Australian Primary school, and would like to start school with a better level of English, or for children who are coming to Australia for a holiday and would like to learn English during their stay.

Primary School Preparation students will learn through an engaging, stimulating, hands-on experience with materials suited to your child's developmental stage. Each level focuses on learner outcomes (language skills development, literacy and literature, web and numeracy) through English, Literature, Pronunciation, CLIL, Creative Arts and also YLE exam practice.

Literature is vital for developing Reading and writing skills, but also vocabulary, grammar and creative and critical thought development. Our PSP classes include use of graded readers which will help them learn how to read, respond, explore and apply learnt concepts.

Pronunciation is taught through a program used and delivered throughout Australian Primary Government Schools (THRASS). This program teaches learners about letters, speech sounds and spelling choices of English. The initial stages of the each level will commence using sight words. These are the most common words in English and are the most important words in learning to read and write.

Every day, an hour is dedicated to English through subject specific topics, or Content Language Integrated Language (CLIL). This includes English through Mathematics, Science (such as biology, animal behaviour and plants), Geography (such as maps, natural landscapes, climate and environment), ICT and Physical Education. There are also three classes per week of Creative Arts, which incorporates visual art, music, drama, song and dance.

Each level will also include samples from the very popular YLE exams. We can also facilitate your child to do this exam through our partners.

Duration: 1 to 41 weeks, depending on the level, age of your child and visa type
Campus: This course is available at: Brisbane and Gold Coast campuses

Course Description:
Monday to Friday
20 hours in class per week plus 5 additional hours linked to the BROWNS Accelerate program which includes learner centered review and language activities completed off campus
Age-specific outcomes and teaching techniques
Each level is ten weeks in duration
A coursebook is used in addition to subject specific materials
Consolidation through continuous practice and review

Regular progress reports

Entry Requirements:
Beginner English language level or above
Appropriate for age turning 6 years old up to 12 years old Student visa , Visitor visa or Dependent visa
Mode of Study: On-campus
CRICOS Code: 094632A

ASSESSMENT & START DATES

Progressive Assessment
Progress is determined by formative assessment, achievement of learner outcomes and self-assessment. Students are given 1-5 stars at the end of each week based on performance in each skill area (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), but this focusses on encouragement rather than passing and failing. In addition, each week there 7-10 "can-do" statements in line with aims and outcomes and the children grade themselves based on objectives, giving them a sense of accomplishment; a motivating factor in learning.

Start Dates
Students can commence studies at BROWNS on any Monday*, however students are encouraged to commence on the following start dates (20 week program):
20th February 2023 to start school in Term 3, 2023
15th May 2023 to start school in Term 4, 2023
21st August 2023 to start school in Term 1, 2024
Indicative only. Students may be permitted to start on any Monday as approved by the Head Director of Studies.
* Term dates are for Education Queensland International (EQI) schools. Independent and Catholic school dates may vary slightly.

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Primary School Preparation

Primary School Preparation - Gold Coast

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ASSESSMENT & START DATES

Browns English Language School - Gold Coast