The teachers are really enthusiastic and always willing to help
International program
Seymour College is proudly international. It has an internationally diverse staff, international students from a large number of countries, all working together in a supportive and lively environment, characterised by diversity, cultural sensitivity and growing networks of students across many nations.
The International program facilitates the flow of benefits that arise from the new perspectives and enduring relationships formed through International education.
Bridging program
As part of its academic program, Seymour College operates a "bridging course" for international students. The course provides the necessary links between language and learning. Seymour recognizes the difficulties that students face when limited language skills prevent successful learning in their chosen course of study.
The bridging program recognizes students' language acquisition and offers bridging units to enable an appropriate and graduated progression to the required level of study.
Intensive English tuition is provided on a daily basis. Students work from their assessed level, extending their understanding of grammar, spelling, structures and general vocabulary. They also receive support in all subject areas and are given specialised vocabulary sessions for subjects where the understanding of terminology is critical.
Students' involvement in the program varies depending on their needs at any given time. When they are not actively participating in bridging sessions they undertake negotiated study or attend mainstream classes.
If required, students may have access to further language tuition or support.
In Australia, the academic year commences in late January or early February, however, Seymour College accepts international students into the Bridging Program at other times by negotiation.
Orientation
Seymour College offers a phased orientation process for International students, incorporating pastoral care, English language and cross curricular support.
A team of teachers and support staff monitor new arrivals to ensure satisfactory familiarisation, integration and assimilation into College life. Language competency is tested, and ongoing assessment of readiness to absorb information is regularly reviewed. Daily contact with key staff facilitates this process.
International students receive significant pastoral and academic support through the personal development and academic programs offered to all students of the College.