New to Australia English
A smoother transition into Australian school learning.
Our New to Australia English program supports students who are adjusting to an English-speaking school environment in Australia.
We build the language, literacy and classroom skills children need to understand lessons, communicate with teachers and classmates, and participate more confidently at school.
Reading · Writing · Vocabulary · Classroom English · Confidence
Learning begins at the child’s current English level — not simply their age or school year.
Bridging the Gap to Australian School
Language support that helps children understand, participate and build confidence at school.
Understand the Classroom
Build the vocabulary, instructions and language children hear in everyday lessons and school routines.
Communicate With Confidence
Develop the language needed to ask questions, respond to teachers and interact with classmates.
Build Academic English
Strengthen reading, writing, vocabulary and comprehension so students can gradually access more of the Australian curriculum.
The goal is not only to learn English — it is to help children use English successfully at school.
Support When Children Need It Most
Helping children understand first, then gradually use more English independently.
Starting at an Australian school in a new language can be challenging. When children do not yet understand classroom instructions, questions or learning tasks, our teachers provide additional support to help them follow the lesson and stay engaged.
As their confidence and English ability grow, this support is gradually reduced so students can participate more independently in an English-speaking learning environment.
Understand Before Moving On
Support is provided when language becomes a barrier to understanding.
Build Confidence Gradually
Children are encouraged to speak, respond and participate without unnecessary pressure.
Support when needed. Independence when ready.
Move Towards Independence
Support decreases as students become more confident using English on their own.
Why Families Choose CommuniKids for the Transition
More than English support — a structured pathway into Australian school learning.
Experienced in New-to-Australia Learning
Our team works extensively with students who are adjusting to English-medium learning and the expectations of Australian schools.
Bilingual Support When Needed
When English becomes a barrier to understanding, bilingual support can help children grasp instructions and concepts first, before gradually building greater independence in English.
Bridging, Not Starting Again
We recognise the skills children already have and build from their current level, rather than treating every new student as a beginner.
A Pathway Into Mainstream Learning
As students become more confident, learning gradually connects with the reading, writing, vocabulary and classroom expectations of Australian primary school.
The goal is not simply to help children “learn more English”. It is to help them feel capable, confident and successful in an Australian classroom.
From English Support to School Learning
Building the English children need now, while preparing them for what comes next.
Build Essential English
Develop vocabulary, sentence structure, reading and communication skills at the child’s current level.
Connect to Australian School Learning
Gradually introduce the language, reading, writing and classroom expectations children encounter at school.
Move Into Mainstream Learning
As English becomes stronger, students can transition into our regular English and Maths pathways at an appropriate level.
The aim is not to keep children in an English support program — it is to help them become ready for mainstream learning.
Every Student Starts at the Right Level
New-to-Australia students can have very different English abilities, even when they are the same age or school year.
Our complimentary assessment helps us understand each child’s English level, literacy skills, learning background and current needs before recommending the most suitable starting point.
Understand Current English
Reading, vocabulary, comprehension, writing and communication.
Understand Their Learning Background
Consider what the child already knows and how they have previously learned.
Plan the Transition
Recommend the right level of support and a pathway towards more independent Australian school learning.