English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The EAL program at AISR is a “sheltered immersion” program. Students are immersed (placed) in an English-speaking environment (our school) and are given support so that they can interact meaningfully in the classroom. All teachers at the school complement the program by helping to create an intercultural learning environment. The program provides instruction with an EAL teacher who helps children develop English proficiency according to their needs and their abilities.
EAL support is aimed at helping students to participate in the school’s academic and social programs. We aim to make English learning an enjoyable experience. The program builds on the student’s cultural and language experiences. It also encourages Mother Tongue maintenance for the students. Specific EAL support for Grades 1 to 5 is given 4 times per week for 45 minutes. In Middle and High School, students enrolled in the program receive two or three 80 minute blocks of support per week.
Student’s English proficiency levels are monitored and evaluated on a proficiency scale. A student will remain in the support program until all of his or her teachers believe that the student no longer needs specific extra help in EAL.
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