View our EAL programme leaflet, available in English, Thai and Chinese here.
What is Regents EAL programme model and approach?
The Regents EAL programme ensures all EAL students receive:
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Inclusive access to a year level school experience along with their peers
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Inclusive access to year level content learning
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Accelerated English language opportunities
The EAL programme recognizes that:
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The speed at which a language is learned depends on time and intensity of study
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Accelerated language learning requires EAL students receive significant and extended opportunities for authentic language production and feedback throughout their school day- both within the EAL-specific classroom and the year level classroom
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The primary opportunity for EAL students to learn English is in an authentic and inclusive setting is the year level classroom
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Targeted EAL support in an EAL specific classroom supports accelerated English language learning.
How does the Primary EAL programme meet students’ needs?
What services will my child receive in EAL?
The student programme elements are:
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EAL students receive daily targeted EAL classes focused on language fundamentals, and oral language production
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EAL students receive 5 periods per week of levelled phonics support
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EAL students receive targeted small group reading support 5 periods per week
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EAL students receive support with the goal of supporting year level learning and language learning opportunities
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EAL students receive differentiated academic tasks and assessments across the curriculum to support maximized performance
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EAL students receive multiple opportunities to learn, practice, and produce English in the year level classroom based on authentic communication opportunities
Parent programme elements:
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Personalized reports on students’ progress towards language proficiency goal
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Regular Parent meetings re: EAL parent workshops in English, Thai, and Chinese
Click here for a more detailed overview of EAL in the Primary School.
Our distinctive and highly-successful programmes, are designed to improve the language skills of students who have only beginner level English to the point where they can undertake the IB Diploma and GCSE qualifications with a high degree of confidence.
Click here for a more detailed overview of EAL in the Secondary School.