English as an Additional Language (EAL) - ACS Cobham

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

At ACS Cobham, the Lower School’s English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme supports young learners in a welcoming environment in which they can make friends and engage with the school’s curriculum—preparing them for success.

Specialist EAL teaching

We recognise the unique strengths that EAL learners bring, including their cultural and personal experiences, and we use these assets to create a positive and supportive learning environment.

Our dedicated EAL specialists work closely with Lower School students across a range of English language competencies, providing personalised support to help build confidence and meet essential content learning goals. Each student’s progress is carefully monitored to ensure they receive the appropriate guidance.

WIDA Standards Framework

 

The EAL Programme in Lower School

  • Small group lessons that teach content and language together

  • In-class support from specialist teachers

  • Trained teachers who understand the needs of multilingual students

  • Universal Design for Learning instructional framework informed by WIDA standards

  • Home Language Enrichment for many global languages (optional after school activity)

Find out more about EAL at ACS Cobham