E.S.O.L (English for Overseas Students)

Head of Department: Mrs Sue Twist

Aims

To develop speaking and listening skills so that students can take a full part in their normal lessons, both in understanding and communicating ideas.
To develop reading and writing skills to support the work being done in mainstream classes including coursework.
To raise grammatical awareness and raise vocabulary levels.
To prepare students for ESOL exams.
To enable students to participate fully in the life of the school.
To foster an awareness of English culture.

In Years 7-9 our teaching prepares and supports pupils in reaching a sufficient level of English to take GCSE courses.

In Years 10-11, ESOL is taught in groups where students are prepared for the IGCSE English as a Second Language.

In Years 12-13, students the students are prepared for the IELTS exam. A minimum score of 6.5 is usually required for University entrance, but some require a score of 7.

Extra individual or small group lessons are offered when needed.