Primary School EAL Programmes

Key Stage 1: Years 1 and 2

The Immersion Programme for 5, 6 and 7 year olds who are beginner English learners.

• National Curriculum English lessons alongside English-speaking peers, supported by our qualified and experienced teachers to ensure rapid progress in an English-rich environment.
• Immersion in National Curriculum science, history and geography lessons with English-speaking peers
• Intensive daily letter and sound (phonics) support in small groups to aid early reading and writing.
• Extra individual reading support.
• Especially adapted high quality UK resources.

Key Stage 2: Years 3 to 6

The Transitional Programme for 7 - 11 year olds who are ready to follow the English National Curriculum in its entirety.

• Immersion into all English National Curriculum lessons with English-speaking peers.
• National Curriculum English lessons with support from our qualified and experienced EAL teachers to ensure continuing rapid progress in an English-rich environment.
• Intensive spelling and reading (phonics) support in small groups for 7, 8 and 9 year olds.
• Extra individual reading support for all year groups.
• Especially adapted high-quality UK resources.

The Intensive + Programme for 7-11 year olds who are beginner English learners

• A small group intensive language teaching programme combining the learning of English with the learning through English of science, geography and history
• Intensive spelling and reading (phonics) support for accelerated reading and writing.
• National Curriculum mathematics lessons with English-speaking peers, supported by an EAL teacher.
• Immersion with English-speaking peers for the National Curriculum subjects of Music, Sport and Art.
• Small teacher to pupil ratio to ensure optimum language acquisition.
• Access to mobile technology such as iPads and laptops to enhance language learning.
• Especially adapted high-quality UK resources.
• Additional twice weekly Extra English sessions.

At Home Support

Where there is a significant period of time between a child being assessed for entry to the Primary School and their start date at Regents, (e.g. three weeks or more) the EAL Department, under the guidance of the Head of Primary EAL, will provide the parents with practical English tasks for children to complete at home in preparation for joining the school. These tasks should be completed with the help of a parent / tutor.