6 to 11 years

The EAL Beginner Phase is designed to provide greater support for students who have limited basic communication skills, it comprises placement in a mainstream class and withdrawal classes with a dedicated EAL teacher for targeted English lessons. Students will be grouped appropriate to their English Language Proficiency and may receive dedicated language lessons in the relevant year group. The support targets specific English language instruction through the four main subdivisions of language usage: speaking, listening, reading and writing domains. Support may also be provided within the mainstream classroom by EAL teachers and teaching assistants. Students may graduate from the EAL Beginner Phase into the EAL Transition Phase once they have demonstrated the appropriate language levels. Students have full access to all Single Subject lessons including Mandarin.

The EAL Transitioning Phase is structured to meet the academic needs of students at more advanced stages in the English language acquisition process. Emphasis is placed upon improving the students’ English language skills through both social and academics that are needed for successful participation in mainstream programmes. The support targets specific English language instruction continues to develop through the four main subdivisions of language usage: speaking, listening, reading and writing domains. A major focus of this programme targets students’ writing development. Students may graduate from the EAL Transition Phase into the EAL Consolidating Phase once they have demonstrated the ability to access the Mainstream curriculum independently. Students have full access to all Single Subject lessons including Mandarin.

The EAL Consolidating Phase allows teaching staff to monitor students English language acquisition in the Mainstream classrooms. This supports the students and their teachers in differentiating the Mainstream curriculum for students to access independently.

Additional Fees are applicable to the EAL Beginner Phase and EAL Transitioning Phase