At UISG, our commitment to nurturing every student’s potential is at the heart of our mission. Nowhere is this more evident than in the dynamic evolution of our English as an Additional Language (EAL) program this year. With a strategic, data-informed, and collaborative approach, we are not just teaching English, we are empowering students to thrive across the entire curriculum, fostering remarkable gains in confidence and capability.

A Targeted, Responsive Approach in Primary

In our Primary Division, we have transformed support into a precise, personalized engine for growth. Moving beyond a one-size-fits-all model, we’ve increased targeted interventions through frequent small-group and one-on-one sessions. These focused bursts concentrate on the core pillars of academic success: vocabulary, reading fluency, oral language, and academic writing.

But our work doesn’t stop at instruction. The true magic lies in our responsive cycle: reviewing student data every few weeks to adapt support, ensuring every child makes steady, measurable progress. This agile model extends into all classrooms, where teachers expertly weave language development into every subject, from mathematics to specialist areas, ensuring learning is cohesive and contextualized.

The results speak for themselves. From Semester 1 to Semester 2, we saw a significant shift: a 33% decrease in the number of Grade 1-5 students requiring EAL support. For those continuing in the program, many now need less support or have honed in on a single focus area, a testament to their soaring fluency elsewhere. This success is powered by a culture that celebrates literacy — through increased student agency, showcased writing, enriched classroom libraries, and vibrant collaboration with our school library.

Strategic, Integrated Support in Secondary

In the Secondary Division, our EAL strategy deepens to meet the complex academic demands our students face. Support is both targeted and seamlessly integrated.

Our EAL teachers provide intensive skill-building through one-to-one and small-group tuition, often during lunchtimes, to strengthen reading, writing, and academic vocabulary without conflicting with core lessons. Foundational reading skills are nurtured during advisory periods, building confidence with academic texts.

A standout innovation in semester one was our integrated support in Grades 6 and 7, where EAL teachers pulled out small groups to blend Individuals and Societies content with explicit literacy instruction. This means students build essential reading and writing skills through their subject learning, making it immediately relevant and powerful.

Furthermore, EAL specialists ‘push-in’ to mainstream Science, Math및 Individuals 그리고 Societies lessons, providing real-time scaffolding in the most linguistically challenging subjects. This is underpinned by close collaboration with content teachers to co-plan accessible, supportive lessons.

Looking to the future, we are committed to supporting students right through to graduation. Diploma Programme students regularly seek guidance on essay writing, formal register, and exam techniques. Building on this, we are excited to launch regular DP seminars next year, focused on advanced academic writing and performance strategies to pave the way for university success.

A Community Effort, A Shared Success

These achievements are a testament to the incredible hard work of our students and the dedicated adaptability of our teachers across all departments. At UISG, EAL is not a separate program — it is a shared philosophy of inclusion, access, and high expectations.

We are building more than linguistic proficiency; we are building confident, capable learners equipped to own their educational journey. Our evolving EAL program stands as a proud cornerstone of UISG’s promise: to ensure every student has the tools, support, and belief to excel.

Together, we are not just closing language gaps — we are opening doors to a world of opportunity.

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在UISG，培养学生潜能是我们使命的核心。这一点在今年英语作为辅助语言（EAL）项目的蓬勃演进中得到了最生动的体现。通过以数据为驱动、注重协作的战略方针，我们不仅教授英语，更致力于赋能每一位学生，助力他们在全学科学习中自信成长、全面提升。

小学部：精准施策，动态支持

在小学部，我们将支持体系转化为精准个性化的成长引擎。突破“一刀切”的传统模式，我们通过高频次的小组辅导和一对一教学，增强了干预的针对性。这些聚焦性课程紧紧围绕学业成功的核心支柱展开：词汇积累、阅读流畅度、口语表达与学术写作。

但我们的工作不止于教学。真正的魅力在于动态响应循环：每几周复盘学生数据，及时调整支持策略，确保每个孩子都能取得扎实可见的进步。这一灵活模式延伸至所有课堂，教师将语言发展巧妙融入数学乃至专业课程等各个学科，使学习形成有机整体、融于真实语境。

成效不言自明。从第一学期到第二学期，一至五年级需要EAL支持的学生人数显著下降了33%。继续参与项目的学生中，许多已减少所需支持时长，或只需专注个别领域——这正印证了他们在其他方面语言能力的飞速提升。这份成功的背后，是全校浸润式的读写文化：通过提升学生主导权、展示优秀作品、丰富班级图书角、以及与学校图书馆的深度联动，共同点燃了学习的火花。

中学部：战略整合，无缝融合

中学部的EAL策略进一步深化，以应对学生面临的复杂学术要求。我们提供的支持既具针对性，又与日常教学无缝融合。

EAL教师通过一对一及小组辅导（常利用午间时段）强化阅读、写作和学术词汇训练，且不与核心课程冲突。在辅导课上夯实阅读基础技能，帮助学生建立应对学术文本的信心。

第一学期的亮点在于六、七年级的整合支持模式：EAL教师抽取小组学生，将“个人与社会”课程内容与显性读写指导相结合。这意味着学生通过学科学习同步构建关键读写能力，实现学以致用、融会贯通。

此外，EAL专家以“嵌入式支持”模式进入主流科学、数学及个人与社会课堂，在语言挑战最大的学科中提供实时教学支架。这一切都建立在与学科教师紧密协作的基础上，通过共同设计易于理解、支持到位的课程来实现。

展望未来，我们将持续支持学生直至毕业。大学预科项目学生经常就论文写作、正式语体及应试技巧寻求指导。在此基础上，我们欣喜地宣布将于明年启动定期DP研讨会，专注高阶学术写作与学业表现策略，为通往大学成功之路奠定基石。

同心共育，成果共享

这些成就源于学生们不懈的努力，也离不开全体教师跨部门的专业投入与灵活协作。在UISG，EAL不是一个独立项目——它是一种关于全纳教育、平等机会与高期待值的共同理念。

我们培养的不仅是语言能力，更是充满自信、能力全面的学习者，让他们真正掌握自己的学业征程。持续进化的EAL项目，正是UISG承诺的坚实基石：确保每个学生都拥有卓越成长所需的工具、支持与信念。

我们携手前行，不仅是在弥合语言差距——更是在为孩子们打开通往无限机遇的大门。

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