EAL support at Regents, Thailand
Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme recognises that:
- The speed at which a language is learned depends on the individual and intensity of study.
- Accelerated language learning requires significant and extended opportunities for authentic language production and feedback throughout their school day, both within the mainstream and EAL-specific classroom.
- The best way for EAL students to learn is in an authentic and inclusive setting (the mainstream classroom).
- Targeted support in an EAL-specific classroom accelerates language learning.
EAL at primary
How does the primary EAL programme meet students’ needs?
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EAL students receive daily, targeted EAL classes on language fundamentals, and oral language production.
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EAL students receive five periods per week of phonics support.
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EAL students receive targeted small group reading support five times per week.
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EAL students receive differentiated academic tasks and assessments to support their performance.
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EAL students receive multiple opportunities to learn, practice, and produce English in mainstream classrooms.
Each student receives:
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Personalised reports detailing progress towards their agreed goal.
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Regular parent, student, and teacher meetings.
EAL at secondary
Our distinctive and highly-successful EAL programmes are designed to improve the language skills of students who only have beginner-level English. The aim is to get each student to the point where they can successfully take IGCSE, IBDP, and A-level qualifications.
