Teacher Development Programs - Secondary Education
For Secondary School teachers:
English & Methodology for TESOL Purposes (EMTP)
This program is specifically designed for Secondary School English teachers from a Non-English-Speaking Background (NESB).
It improves your language skills while showcasing innovative methodologies for teaching English. We’ll help you make your lessons more student-centred, increase student motivation and enable your students to gain confidence and communicate better in English.
The program includes:
interactive workshops and lessons covering a range of teaching methodologies,
multiple off-campus learning experiences at local secondary schools,
practical classroom activities,
allocated time for independent study and review.
EMTP Program Timetable (PDF, 189.7 KB)
| Dates | 3 to 21 August 2026 |
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| Duration | 3 weeks |
| Application deadline | 22 June 2026 If you're applying for the Homestay or Apartment accommodation, the deadline date will be earlier: Homestay - 4 May 2026 Apartment - 1 June 2026 |
| Program fees | $2860 per participant |
| Accommodation options and fees | Self-organised - Variable Homestay - $2,130 per participant Self-contained apartment - $6,675 per participant |
English Medium Instruction for Secondary Education (EMI-SEd)
This program will help secondary teachers to deliver their respective subject content in English.
You’ll learn how to adapt materials and design student-centred lessons. You learn applicable skills and methods that you can take back to the classroom, with lessons that blend theory with practical activities. The program will also include a visit to a Queensland government secondary school in the Greater Brisbane area.
The content will focus on:
- applying EMI concepts in your subject,
- designing materials for your subject,
- adapting language for lessons,
- effective instruction techniques.
EMI-SEd Program Timetable (PDF, 133.5 KB)
| Dates | 20 to 31 July 2026 |
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| Duration | 2 weeks |
| Application deadline | 8 June 2026 If you're applying for the Homestay or Apartment accommodation, the deadline date will be earlier: Homestay - 20 April 2026 Apartment - 18 May 2026 |
| Program fees | $1,958 per participant |
| Accommodation options and fees | Self-organised - Variable Homestay - $1,650 per participant Self-contained apartment - $4,510 per participant |