매일의 학교 생활에 통합된 맞춤형 영어 지원
자녀는 두 가지 방식으로 영어 학습 지원을 받습니다: 전담 소그룹 수업과 정규 과목 수업 중 교실 내 지원.
전담 EAL 수업에서 자녀는 EAL 전문가와 함께 소그룹으로 학습하며, 문법, 어휘, 읽기, 쓰기, 듣기, 말하기에 중점을 둡니다. 이 수업들은 자녀가 또래들과 함께 모든 핵심 과목에 참여할 수 있도록 조정됩니다. 학습 환경은 지원적이고 안전하게 조성되어 있으며, 교사들은 말하기 연습에 적극적인 참여를 장려하고, 명확한 설명을 제공하며, 자녀의 필요에 맞는 지도를 제공합니다.
In the regular classroom, EAL teachers work alongside homeroom teachers and teaching partners. They provide real-time support during lessons, helping your child access the curriculum while building English skills in context. Your child stays with their peers, participates in group work, and follows the same learning as everyone else.
This isn't a one-size-fits-all programme. The curriculum is centred around each student, responsive to their needs, and adaptable to their varying language development levels.
Key Learning
Academic English across all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammar and vocabulary development. Confidence to participate in classroom discussions and group work.
Milestones Development
Progress tracked through the WIDA framework, an internationally recognised system for measuring English language development. Your child advances through defined levels, with clear benchmarks showing growth.
함께 배우고 성장하기
XWA의 EAL 지원은 자녀가 또래들과 분리되어 있다고 느끼지 않아야 한다는 한 가지 원칙에 기반을 둡니다.
조회, 전문 수업, 학교 행사 동안 학생들은 첫날부터 모든 학생들과 함께 참여하며, 영어가 발전함에 따라 우정을 쌓아갑니다.
이러한 포괄적인 접근 방식은 교육과정에 완전히 통합되도록 보장하며, 언어, 의사소통 및 사회성 기술을 강화합니다. 아이들이 고립되지 않고 소통하려는 동기를 가질 때 언어 학습은 가속화됩니다.
Key Learning
또래들과의 일상적인 상호작용을 통해 개발되는 사회적 의사소통 능력. 맥락 속에서 학습되는 학업 언어. 참여하고, 의견을 말하고, 또래들과 함께 학습함으로써 형성되는 자신감.
Milestones Development
입학 시점부터 학교 생활에 전면적으로 참여. 영어 능력이 향상됨에 따라 정규 수업으로의 전환. 목표: 자녀가 독립적으로 성장할 수 있는 능력을 키웠기 때문에 더 이상 EAL 지원이 필요 없게 되는 것.
What Your Child Gains Over Time
Research shows that students in bilingual programmes often make strong gains in both language development and overall learning. In this programme, students not only learn two languages, but also learn through both languages—using them to think, communicate, and solve problems across subjects. This strong bilingual foundation prepares students well for the IB Middle Years Programme.
By this stage, your child will have spent years reading, writing, discussing, and interpreting increasingly complex ideas across subjects in two languages, developing both academic proficiency and confidence.
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What Your Child Gets From EAL Support
The programme is structured to give multilingual learners every advantage.
Timetabled EAL Lessons
Dedicated, scheduled instruction rather than ad-hoc support. Your child knows when EAL time happens and can rely on it.
Data-Driven Progress Tracking
Regular assessment against WIDA benchmarks. You'll always know where your child stands and what progress they're making.
Full Integration Into Curriculum and School Life
Your child isn't pulled away from core learning or isolated from peers. EAL support happens around the curriculum, not instead of it.
Personalised Support
Instruction adapts to your child's level, pace, and needs. Teachers tailor guidance rather than following a rigid script.
Small Group Setting
EAL lessons happen in small groups, so your child gets focused attention and more opportunity to practice speaking.
Encouraging and Experienced EAL Teachers
Specialists who understand multilingual learners, create a safe environment for practice, and know how to build confidence alongside language skills.
Primary Years EAL Programme (Grades 1–5)
Students in the Primary Years with an English proficiency level of "Entering" or below receive additional support through the Primary Years EAL Programme.
This programme offers fundamental language instruction in a nurturing environment designed for absolute beginners. Your child builds confidence through everyday classroom and social interactions, supported as their English continues to develop.
The approach recognises that young children learning a new language need more than vocabulary drills. They need a safe space to experiment, make mistakes, and build the courage to speak up. That's what this programme provides.
Throughout, your child remains integrated into their homeroom class for non-EAL activities, maintaining friendships and participating in school life.
Grade 5 Programme with Intensive EAL
Grade 5 students admitted to XWA with an English proficiency level of "Entering" or "Emerging" enrol in a specialised programme that balances intensive English instruction with partial integration into mainstream classes. This is a critical year. Your child is preparing for the academic and linguistic demands of secondary school. The programme accelerates English acquisition while ensuring they're socially connected and emotionally supported.
How the Programme Works
The Grade 5 Intensive EAL Programme provides personalised instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students work at their level with focused support from EAL specialists. Maths is taught via tools like IXL, building both skills and English vocabulary, while Science and Social Studies are gradually integrated as English improves.
Staying Connected to Classmates
During morning meetings and specialist lessons; art, PE, music, swimming; students interact with classmates and join assemblies and school events. Friendships formed here motivate language learning and foster a sense of belonging.
Preparing for Secondary Years
The programme ensures academic and linguistic readiness for Secondary Years. Students continuing EAL at Grade 5 are encouraged to join an Intensive Summer Course to strengthen English before the transition.
Secondary Years EAL Programme
Students in Grades 6–9 who meet the threshold for mainstream EAL support continue receiving dedicated lessons and in-class assistance through the Secondary Years programme. Progress is tracked against WIDA benchmarks, with the goal of transitioning to fully mainstream classes.
For applicants seeking admission to Grades 6–9 who do not yet meet the English proficiency level required for mainstream EAL support, XWA offers the Foundational English Programme (FEP). This intensive programme is designed to build English proficiency rapidly, with most students transitioning to mainstream within two semesters.
How Progress Is Measured
XWA uses the WIDA framework, an internationally recognised system for tracking English language development. Your child's progress is measured against clear benchmarks, so you always know where they are and what comes next.
Entering
Beginner English.
Your child is building basic vocabulary and simple sentence structures.
Emerging
Early intermediate English. Your child can communicate simple ideas and participates in classroom discussions.
Developing
Intermediate English. Your child engages with grade-level content with support and communicates more complex ideas.
Expanding
Advanced intermediate English. Your child participates fully in most academic contexts with occasional support.
Bridging
Near-proficient in English. Your child handles most academic language independently and is transitioning out of EAL support.
Reaching
Proficient in English. Your child no longer requires EAL support and thrives in mainstream classes.
Each student's progress is individually monitored and assessed to determine the appropriate instruction for their needs.
EAL 지원이 실제 어떻게 운영되는지 알아보세요
투어를 예약하고, 교실을 둘러보며, 저희 EAL 팀이 자녀의 학습 여정을 어떻게 지원하는지 직접 알아보세요.
FAQs
Get answers to the most common questions from prospective parents about our school.
No. EAL lessons are scheduled so your child stays in all core subjects alongside their peers. EAL support happens around the curriculum, not instead of it.
No. EAL students participate in homeroom, specialist classes, assemblies, and school events alongside everyone else. Small-group EAL lessons happen during scheduled periods, not during core instruction time.
During admissions, your child completes a short written and spoken English assessment. This determines their starting level so teachers can provide the right support from day one.
This varies by child and starting level. Even with dedicated support and full immersion in an English-speaking environment, reaching the proficiency needed for mainstream education can take several years. That's normal, and each student's progress is individually monitored to ensure they receive the right instruction at every stage.
For students in Grades 6–9 who need more than mainstream EAL provides, the Foundational English Programme offers intensive instruction with the goal of transitioning to mainstream within two semesters.
XWA recommends enrolment in an Intensive Summer Course designed to enhance English language skills before transitioning to secondary school. This helps ensure your child is prepared for the academic demands ahead.
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