EAL · in Primary @UISG
English as an additional Language
@ UISG
At UISG, we take pride in our commitment to providing a holistic and inclusive education for all our students. The Primary EAL Programme is a pivotal element of this commitment, serving as a cohesive and comprehensive English language support initiative for our diverse student body.
The ultimate English language support programme for Primary (ages 5-11) and Secondary (ages 12-15)
- ✅ Build confidence in their English
- ✅ Excel in their studies
- ✅ Feel empowered by their new language skills
- ✅ Enhance their pathway to university
- ✅ Receive developmentally appropriate instruction
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Curriculum Foundations
Read Write Inc Phonics (RWI), Comprehension, and Fresh Start form the backbone of our language foundations programme for UISG EAL students. These programs provide content material and offer a pedagogical approach aligned with AERO language foundations and WIDA standards. EAL teachers complement this by giving additional mathematical language instruction and UOI push-in sessions.
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Collaborative Approach for Language Growth
Our EAL teachers work closely with homeroom teachers, fostering a collaborative environment to support students’ English language growth. This collaborative effort ensures seamless integration of language development strategies within the broader curriculum.
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Framework and Resources
Upon admission to UISG Primary School, students are assessed based on their admission data, previous or current English language proficiency evidence, and the WIDA Screener test conducted for the EAL Enhanced Program.
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Utilizing WIDA for Comprehensive Support
EAL Educators utilize the WIDA framework to:
- Promote and guide systematic, explicit, and sustained language development.
- Support collaboration among UISG teachers for content and language integration in culturally and linguistically sustaining ways.
- Monitor multilingual learners’ language growth.
- Provide standards-referenced feedback to students and families.
Q&A
Q1. How is my child assessed?
Assessment is viewed as an ongoing process. EAL teachers assess students’ language proficiency and monitor students’ classroom performance in collaboration with classroom and specialist teachers. WIDA 2020 Edition proficiency descriptors are used to monitor student progress.
Q2. When will my child exit the EAL Programme ?
EAL support is no longer required when the child demonstrates the language and skills necessary to work independently in the mainstream classroom. EAL teachers will continue to “check in” with students in their homeroom class to monitor their progress and offer support.
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