RISE supports refugee and asylum seeker communities to meet their educational needs by offering advice and personalised guidance about the various educational pathways available. RISE also runs a volunteer based homework & language support program aimed at assisting settlement. RISE’s Tutoring program was designed in consultation with experienced and qualified ESL teachers and volunteers, who also instruct the classes.

RISE’s Tutoring program utilises a curriculum set by Language Leader. This program is highly recommended by professional ESL teachers, and provides a logical and thought-provoking approach to learning English. The program also helps students to develop their analytical and communication skills, so they are better able to utilise their English language knowledge.

Classes will be held at “the RISE Hub”, a multi-purpose space run by RISE situated in central Melbourne. The space is equipped with desks, chairs, and computers, as well as English dictionaries and books suitable for ESL learning. Additionally, students who require it will be lent computers or laptops for the duration of the course, so that they are able to study from home with electronic resources.