Prem English Language Continuum

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18 March 2016

Beginner Proficient

English Language Continuum

Beginner

English Language Continuum

1 2 3 4 5 6

6 phases

Proficient

IEP

English Language Continuum

1 2 3 4 5 6

JS ESOLSS AEP

Language Acquisition Language &Literature

6 phases

IEP

English Language Continuum

1 2 3 4 5 6

emergent communicator

JS ESOLSS AEP

capable communicator

proficient communicator

Language Acquisition Language &Literature

English Language Continuum

1 2 3 4 5 6

social

some academic

acquire academic

academic language

Admissions

Step 1: non-native English speaker testing - LAS Links

Step 2: placement● Intensive English Programme (IEP)● Junior School ESOL ● Senior School Academic English Programme (AEP)● JS or SS mainstream

IntensiveEnglish

Programme (IEP)

Coordinator: Elke Van dermijnsbrugge

What?

Full time English language programme that focuses on

- developing all 4 language skills (reading, writing listening, speaking)

- intercultural understanding - international mindedness- social skills - sustainability- IB philosophy

What?

IEP prepares students to enter an international school

IEP does not teach mainstream subjects, but offers PE, arts, science and maths with an emphasis on terminology

IEP language goals correspond with MYP language acquisition phase 1

IEP students are part of the boarding community and participate in Exploria activities

Who?

Grade 4 - Grade 8

Non-native English speakers - complete beginners

Students who want to enter an international school

How long?

One academic year or less

Preferred start = August

Students can join during the academic year if they already have a foundation in English

Testing flow

1. WIDA placement test when entering IEP 2. Informal progress assessments throughout the year

3. Formal full WIDA test Dec and June

(opportunity to apply for Prem mainstream classes)

What is Junior School ESOL?

Who We Are

ESOL in the JSEnglish Speakers of Other Languages

1. All new non-native English speakers (grades 1-5) are tested using LAS links.

2. Results are analyzed and students are placed into 5 stages.

1. Beginning

2. Early Intermediate

3. Intermediate

4. Proficient

5. Above

3. Support is organized for the students (stages 1-3) by grade level.

4. Students are tested again at the end of the semester and end of the year.

Process

How We Work

❖ Stage 1: Receives 5 periods of in-class support and 3 pull out periods.

❖ Stage 2: Receives 5 periods of in-class support and 2 pull out periods.

❖ Stage 3: Receives 5 periods of in-class support and 1 pull out period

What We Do❖ Teachers support the students during literacy doing activities for

sight words, guided reading and spelling.

❖ Pull out sessions allow the students to practice speaking more and focus on grammar and vocabulary building.

Academic English Programme (AEP)

Grades 6 to 10, MYP Phases entering Phase 2

Depending on their level of English, students will receive either 5 or 10 periods of AEP support, in-class or pull-out

MYP Phases and AEP Stages

Entering Phase 2: 10 periods of AEP support

● Push-in and pull-out for Science● AEP classes in Reading, Writing,

Literature and Sheltered Humanities● Study skills for LOTE when Language

A not available ( + 5 periods)

Prior to exiting : 5 periods of AEP support

● Push-in and pull-out for Humanities● AEP classes for Reading, Writing and

Literature● Study skills for LOTE when Language

A not available ( + 5 periods)

Entering G11 - 12 English for IB Diploma Programme

Grade 10 MYP Language B Phase 3 - 6

Students need to be consistently achieving a level 5 or above in phase 3 or 4 in order to study DP SL English B

Students need to be consistently achieving a level 7 or above in phase 3 or 4 in order to study DP HL English B

Students need to be consistently achieving a level 7 or above in phase 6, and in addition, they need to spend at least one semester studying English A in order to study DP English A

English Language A

The Language A course is designed for:

• Students with native or near-native English language proficiency

• Students who have performed consistently at a high level in Language Acquisition phase 6 (but not at the end of Grade 10)

• Students study a balance of language (eg. the language of advertising) and literature (eg. a novel)

• Students study a balance of genres (drama, novel, poetry, short story, non-fiction)

• Students study a world literature text each year

English Language A: in the MYP

Language & Literature

Higher Level:

Language units (eg: Language & Power)

6 Literature texts

Standard Level:

Language units (eg: Language & Power)

4 Literature texts

Literature

Higher Level:

13 texts of varied genres.

Standard Level:

10 texts of varied genres

English Language A: in the IBDP

Ways to help at home

● Home language is important (HL) - discuss concepts learnt at school in

the HL in order to maintain your child’s HL vocabulary

● Time to relax; learning a language and new subjects through a second

language is demanding. Please ensure your child gets enough rest

● Time for other activities; encourage your child to take up sports here at

Prem, creative activities or spend time with friends

● Every student has individual needs, please make an appointment to

discuss any concerns directly with your child’s teachers, they are the

ones best able to give advice.

Thank you!