EAL
Extensive and individually tailored lessons for pupils who speak English as an additional language
At St Andrew’s Prep we provide a comprehensive, holistic and broad programme of English as an Additional Language to international children.
The EAL Department makes sure that international children can cope with the demands of the wider curriculum and that they thrive in a different country; growing as happy individuals. Hence, our programme is tailored to suit the cognitive, emotional and social needs of each child.
Regular communication is also made with parents and agents via email and Skype/Zoom video calls to discuss the progress and development of each child, but also with house parents, tutors, subject teachers and form teachers to ensure that school staff are aware of each child’s individual needs and abilities.
The Head of EAL ensures that lessons are meaningful, beneficial and fun through an interactive approach to teaching and learning, focusing on developing the four skills of language learning with particular emphasis on oral skills. To support the EAL programme, local cultural trips are organised so international children can be wholly immersed and experience English culture to the full.
We aim to integrate children as quickly as possible to ensure they benefit from all the educational and extra-curricular opportunities on offer at St Andrew’s, and the Head of EAL ensures that children use the English language tools effectively, helping them to reach their full potential.
