Central Sydney Intensive English High School

Students attending the school can come from as many as 100 different countries, bringing with them a great diversity of languages, customs and beliefs. Students are all newly arrived, non-English speaking background students of high school age. They study at the school for between 15 and 50 weeks at the school ==Staff==

The staff consists of a principal, deputy principal, head teachers, classroom teachers, specialist migrant counsellors, and school assistant support staff (administration and bi-lingual). All teachers are trained in at least two methodologies with one being English as a Second Language (ESL). Many of the teachers are also bi-lingual. ==Curriculum==

Departments The curriculum at CSIEHS is based on the Intensive English Program Curriculum Framework, a document which describes an appropriate progression of English language acquisition and the language outcomes essential for students in an intensive English program. The English as a Second Language (ESL) program at this school is taught through the Key Learning Areas (KLAs) to assist students in preparation for their completion of the Record of School Achievement and/or Higher School Certificate. The program is taught through the following KLAs: • English • Mathematics • Science • Human Society and its Environment • Technology and Applied Studies • Information Communications Technology • Creative Arts • Visual Arts • Music • Personal Development, Healthand Physical Education (PDHPE) • Electives (Stage 6 only) • Chemistry • Chinese For Background Speakers • Computer Applications • English for academic purposes • Information Processes and Technology • Maths Extension Plus • Music • Physics • Society and Culture • Software Design and Development • Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation • Visual Arts • Work Studies Sport The PDHPE program at CSIEHS encompasses a range of sports that students participate in, including: • Basketball • Cricket • Football • Volleyball • Table Tennis • Swimming • Tennis • Badminton ==History and architecture==

1851 The Australian gold rushes of 1850s increased the Australian population dramatically. In 1851, some land was reserved in the "Cleveland Paddocks" for a school to be established. 1856 In 1856, "temporary" pre-fabricated galvanised iron buildings were imported from Liverpool, England and erected on the Cleveland Street site. In its first year the school had an enrolment of 215 students. During this time Cleveland Street became one of the four "Model Schools", which included Fort Street, William Street (now closed), and Paddington. 1867 Following the 1866 Public Schools Act, the pre-fabricated galvanised iron buildings at Cleveland Street were demolished to be replaced by substantial buildings. These took 14 months to construct and have been described as Gothic Revival in architecture. 1968 A "modern" building was constructed on the grounds, consisting of three levels and containing specialist rooms. ==See also==