School
Beverly Hills Intensive English Centre
Deputy Principal
Mr Michael Harmey
Teacher
in Charge
Mr David Rice
International Student Coordinator
Mrs Lisa Lum
Address
Melvin Street North, Beverly Hills 2209
Website
www.beverlyhg-i.schools.nsw.edu.au
Established: 1978
School Population: 150-200
Average Class Size: 15
General School Introduction
Beverly Hills Intensive English Centre (IEC) aims to meet the
needs of newly arrived students who speak a language other than
English at home. Students study an intensive English program
for up to twenty weeks before transferring to their nominated
government high school.
English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught
through key subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science,
History, Geography, Visual Arts, Information Technology and
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.
Beverly hills IEC also strives to prepare students for participation
in the full life of a comprehensive high school.
Students participate in transition programs with the high school
they will be attending to ensure their successful integration
into further study.
Special Features
Beverly Hills IEC offers;
• Small class sizes with a maximum of 18 students
• Student placement in an age and learning stage appropriate
class
• Students can enrol from year 6 semester 2 for progression
to year 7 the following year
• University trained and fully qualified ESL teachers
• All subject areas are taught
Special Programs
• Performance group
• A widely acclaimed Cultural Exchange Program operating
with a number of metropolitan and regional high schools.
• Peer tutoring program
• Multicultural festivals
• Drama and choir
• After school tutorial group
• Strong links to a range of other high school and primary
schools
To Download a copy of
the B.H.I.E.C. International
Student Information Booklet,
click here
To
Download a copy of the N.S.W. Government Schools International
Student Brochure, click
here