English as an Additional Language at Abbeydale Grange School

The EAL department serves a growing number of students for whom English is not their first language. Many of these students speak more than one language at home, inside and outside school. Their expertise in languages, their knowledge of other parts of the world, their experiences of life have a big impact on the school in that all students, teachers and subject areas benefit from its cultural diversity.

The 6 teachers in the EAL department teach small groups of students English Language, grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing skills and develops the communication skills of listening and speaking. In addition we work in the mainstream classes supporting students in all their different subjects. This support can involve preparation for answering exam questions, translating the mainstream teachers' words, helping to develop writing skills and so on. All of this ensures that our EAL students are involved in the mainstream classes both academically and socially.

Many of our EAL students, some of whom arrived at the school with no English, have gone on to further and higher education. Others have gone into the world of work. We have also benefited from post Year 11 EAL students who have returned to our school to help in classes. They are excellent role models for all students.

Examples of work

		Radio Project