FEP is Designed for Students Who
Are relocating from countries where English is not the primary language of instruction
Have a strong academic ability in their home language and need structured English development
Would benefit from a bridge to the IB Middle Years Programme
Are ready for academic challenge alongside language development
FEP는 영어 실력이 아직 발전 중인 6~9학년 학생들을 위해 고안되었습니다. 이들은 학업 능력이 뛰어나지만 영어 환경에서 성공하기 위해 체계적인 지원이 필요한 학생들입니다.
많은 학생들이 일본, 한국, 중국 등 영어가 수업 언어가 아닌 과목으로 가르쳐지는 학교에서 FEP에 참여합니다. 이들은 모국어로 탄탄한 학업 기반을 가지고 있으며, FEP는 이러한 강점을 바탕으로 모국어를 영어 발달을 가속화하는 자산으로 활용합니다.
이중 언어 학습 여정을 이해하는 다국어 교육 전문가로 구성된 글로벌 팀
FEP 교사들은 언어 습득에 대한 깊은 전문 지식을 가지고 있으며, 여러 언어로 배우고, 생각하고, 성공하는 것이 무엇을 의미하는지 직접 이해하고 있습니다. 팀은 미국, 스웨덴, 이탈리아, 중국, 한국, 싱가포르 출신의 교사들로 구성되어 있으며, SIOP(Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) 및 EAL(English as an Additional Language)과 같은 검증된 방법론으로 훈련받았습니다. 많은 교사들이 영어, 만다린어, 한국어, 이탈리아어, 스웨덴어 등을 구사하는 다국어 사용자입니다.
이러한 다양성은 교사들이 언어 간에 의미 있는 연결을 만들 수 있도록 하며, 학생들이 모국어의 기술을 학문적 영어로 전환하는 데 도움을 줍니다. 언어 간의 문법, 구조 및 용법을 비교함으로써 학생들은 개념을 더 빠르게 이해합니다. 다국어 교육 전문가, 교차 언어 교육, 그리고 진정한 문화적 관점을 통해 모든 수업은 엄격하면서도 관련성이 높습니다.
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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Measurable Progress Every Semester
FEP tracks student progress using the internationally recognised WIDA framework, with assessments conducted twice a year. In the most recent cycle, over 88% of students showed improvement, with an average gain of 0.9 points per cycle and the strongest growth in Reading (+1.15).
These results show meaningful progress within a short time frame, with nearly 30% of students improving by close to a full proficiency level in six months. Over a full year, most students are ready to transition into mainstream classes with EAL support.
How the Programme Is Organised
The FEP day is structured so that demanding academic subjects happen in the morning, when students are most focused, with creative and practical sessions in the afternoon.
Students are grouped by grade level. The programme follows a modified mainstream timetable where language acquisition is the primary lens, but academic content remains at grade level. Core subjects are taught with embedded language objectives, meaning students acquire content knowledge and academic English simultaneously.
The Grade 9 Bridge
Grade 9 students take double credits in both English and Mathematics, giving them more time to build the skills needed for IGCSE or IB Diploma pathways.
Morning (Homeroom)
20-minute connection time plus 15-minute Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)
Morning Blocks (P1–P2)
Core academics: ELA, Mathematics, Literature, Science, Individuals & Societies
Afternoon Blocks (P3–P5)
Language support (WIDA), electives (Media Studies, Music, Visual Arts, E-Sports, Theatre), Practical Literacy, PE, PSHE
Language Learning Through Creative Expression
Integrated Arts & Language (IAL) is a core part of the FEP curriculum, combining language acquisition with project-based learning across visual arts, music, and drama. It offers a low-anxiety, high-engagement way for students to build communication skills, such as creating dioramas with narration or composing music inspired by literary themes.
Part of the School Community
From day one, FEP students are active members of the wider school community, participating in electives, extracurricular activities, and school events alongside their peers. Through elective rotations in Music, Visual Arts, Media Studies, E-Sports, Theatre, and Physical Education, they build friendships, gain confidence, and experience success in areas where language is less of a barrier.
Students also take part in choir, the annual musical, sports teams, student council, and community outreach, including an intergenerational programme with Sree Narayana Mission. Each student’s progress is closely monitored to ensure personalised support, while full participation in school life strengthens integration, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
Supporting Your Family Through the Transition
Moving to a new country and starting school in a new language is a significant transition for the whole family. XWA provides comprehensive support for both students and parents, including weekly wellbeing check-ins with the Head of FEP, regular academic updates from teachers, and monthly PSHE assemblies that build community and address shared experiences.
For families, the school maintains close connections through dedicated community liaisons, as well as regular check-in calls with overseas parents. This consistent communication ensures strong school-home partnerships while supporting each student’s wellbeing, progress, and sense of belonging.
캠퍼스 둘러보기 및 FEP 팀 만나기
시설을 둘러보려면 투어를 예약하고 FEP 교사들과 프로그램 운영 방식에 대해 상담하세요.
FAQs
Get answers to the most common questions from prospective parents about our school.
FEP is for students whose English proficiency is still developing and who would benefit from structured support before joining mainstream classes. Placement is determined by assessment results, matched to your child's actual proficiency level in reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
FEP is a full-day academic programme, not supplementary support. Students follow a modified mainstream timetable where all subjects are taught with embedded language objectives. The Grade 9 model includes double credits in English and Mathematics. FEP delivers measurable progress, tracked through regular assessments.
Yes. Our faculty come from six countries and many are multilingual themselves. They are trained in SIOP and EAL methodologies and can make strategic connections between your child's home language and English, helping them learn faster.
FEP is available for students in Grades 6–9. Students outside this range should contact admissions to discuss alternative pathways.
Most students transition within two semesters, approximately one academic year. 88% of students show measurable improvement each assessment cycle, with an average gain of nearly one WIDA proficiency level per semester. Students who show strong progress may transition earlier.
No. FEP maintains academic progress across all subjects. Science, Mathematics, and Humanities are taught at grade-level expectations using sheltered instruction methods. The Grade 9 double-credit model in English and Maths actually provides more instructional time than standard programmes.
No. FEP students participate in electives, extracurricular activities, and school events alongside the wider school community. They join the choir, sports teams, student council, and other activities from day one.
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