EALD Programs
Welcome to EALD Pathways at Harrisdale Senior High School
At Harrisdale Senior High School, we proudly celebrate our rich cultural and linguistic diversity. Our community speaks 87 languages, includes over 1,700 EALD students, and welcomes approximately 140 international new arrivals each year. This makes our school a truly multicultural and multilingual learning environment.
We believe that inclusive learning and cultural diversity are the responsibility of every staff member. Our whole-school commitment to CALD and EALD curriculum pathways sets us apart. Our excellence in EALD teaching and learning was recognised when we became a finalist in the 2025 Department of Education Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
Our EALD Pathways
Enrolment and Placement
Every EALD student receives English Language Proficiency screening and assessment upon enrolment. Our carefully designed placement system ensures students are matched to pathways that best support their academic English development across all curriculum areas.
Years 7–10: MESH Mainstream Immersion
All Year 7–10 EALD students join our MESH immersive mainstream classrooms, supported by a team of 16 trained staff. Through differentiated language pedagogies, students access the WA curriculum alongside their peers, ensuring equal opportunities for success.
Transition – Bridging Program
For students needing additional language support, our Transition – Bridging Program provides intensive assistance for pre-intermediate learners and IEC exits.
Year 10: EALD Academic Cultural Extension (ACE)
Our unique ACE Program prepares multilingual students for ATAR and university readiness. This extended Year 10 pathway is ideal for those who have completed much of their early education outside Australia.
Years 11–12: EALD ATAR
Eligible students in Years 11 and 12 can undertake EALD ATAR, following criteria prescribed by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA).