Grades: 9 and/or 10
Subject Area/Course Credit: English, 1 credit
Prerequisite: minimum of B1 (grade 9) or B2 (grade 10) level in all skills (reading, speaking, writing and listening). English fluency placement test, and teacher recommendation.
Note: Students who were in EAL in grade 10 are recommended to choose an IB SL English course in grade 11. AP English courses may be too challenging in grade 11, but can be discussed with your EAL and English teacher.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is an intermediate language and literature course that strengthens listening, reading, speaking and writing skills in English. Support and strategies will be offered to allow the student to cope better in each of their core courses like social studies, science, and English. Students will focus on academic writing skills, reading strategies, oral presentations, grammar structures, and the expansion of vocabulary. Some class time will also be devoted to helping students approach certain assignments given in other courses.