Primary School Preparation (PSP)

The Primary School Preparation (PSP) course at AIL has been developed in response to the growing number of young international students—particularly from countries such as China and Vietnam — entering the Australian education system at the primary level. Many of these students arrive with limited or no English proficiency and require immediate, structured support to transition successfully into mainstream education.

The PSP course provides an “on arrival” program that supports linguistic, academic, and social development over a structured period of 20 weeks, delivered in two 10-week phases. The first phase focuses on building basic interpersonal communication and early literacy skills, while the second phase introduces subject-specific English through a primary schoolstyle curriculum. Students will study English through content-based learning in areas such as Maths, Science, and Humanities.

Upon completion of the program, students will be more confident and capable of participating meaningfully in mainstream classes appropriate to their age group. Ongoing ESL support will remain available to those who need additional help, particularly students entering Grades 4, 5 and 6, ensuring no learner is left behind in their academic journey.