Refugee children given opportunity to learn again

New refugee support leaders have been employed in schools across New South Wales, as the number of refugee students is expected to hit two and a half thousand this year.

Image from Intensive English Centre Source: SBS

370 refugees have enrolled in one of the country's biggest Intensive English Centres this year.

Enrolments have almost tripled over the past twelve months.

The western Sydney school was forced to expand to keep up with demand.

Children will study English for at least one year before transitioning into the public school system, TAFE or the workplace.

Fairfield State High School Principal, Charles Borg, says 15 new refugee support leaders have been employed across New South Wales to help with the transition.