Bridging English as an Additional Language (EAL) is an explicit study of the English language, focusing on the language skills needed by students for whom English is an additional language. The nature and flexibility of this course provides teachers with the opportunity to focus on the needs and interests of their students. Students develop the confidence, fluency and ability to make accurate and appropriate choices in the English language when engaging with a variety of issues and perspectives, contributing to their effective participation in Australian school and life.

There are no prerequisites for entry to Bridging EAL Units 1 & 2. The course may be suited to students who have experienced interrupted education, limited exposure to an English language learning environment, and/or who have language centre referrals, as well as those EAL students who would benefit from a program that is designed to support the building of English knowledge and skills.

Note: There is no presumption that students undertaking this study will be eligible for EAL at English Units 3 & 4.

Please click the document below to download the Units 1 & 2 Bridging EAL subject handout.