The support and guidance provided for students from non-English speaking backgrounds is a vital component of Riverview's Centre for Learning Support. This is not an ESL program, as the college expects overseas students to have reached a basic level of English.

The students spend one hour each week with a specialist teacher on a one-to-one basis and these lessons are built into their school timetable. The purpose of these classes is to help students improve their written and oral skills, understand set texts and interpret class assignments and assessment tasks. Also, they receive guidance in prioritising their workload and managing their time more effectively.