English as an Additional Language

In the Early Years Programs, classes are specially designed to meet the needs of all students, including those who are newly acquiring English. These classes are supported with additional staff who help to differentiate instruction so all students can be successful.

In Elementary School, students may receive in-class support, pull-out support, or for beginners, may be supported by the EAL Academy in grades 4 and 5.

In-Class and Pull-Out Support

EAL in-class and pull-out support is designed to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English.

EAL Academy

The EAL Academy is offered to students applying to 4th and 5th grade who qualify for services. The EAL Academy has been designed with two pillars in mind: Intensive English instruction and in-class support in some core subjects.

In Middle School and High School, EAL is provided through in-class support, the EAP Program or the EAL Academy.

In-Class Support

In-class support may include individual, small group, and co-teaching models designed to support students to be successful with grade-level curriculum within the general classroom setting.

EAP Program

The EAP program has been designed to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English. The EAP program focuses primarily on academic English and reinforces the curriculum of content areas in Humanities to meet grade-level demands.

EAL Academy

The EAL Academy has been designed with two pillars in mind: Intensive English instruction and in-class support in all core subjects. Students are enrolled in an adapted Humanities block, receive in-class support in many of their core academic classes, and will have a case manager who will work closely classroom teachers and the student's family to ensure a holistic approach to support.