English Language

In line with our mission statement, ZIS will deliver a curriculum that takes into account each student’s individual needs. Each student will work through a step by step continuum of learning goals. The curriculum and teaching will involve inquiry learning and consolidation of essential skills.

Equality of access to the curriculum for all pupils, including those for whom English is an additional language (EAL), is ensured by both direct language support from specialist teachers and a whole school approach in the classroom.

The school has a detailed English language program across the school.

Additionally, we aim to ensure that all EAL pupils are able to:
Use English confidently and competently
Use English as a means of learning across the curriculum
Where appropriate, make use of their knowledge of other languages

Our EAL/ESL specialist teachers have had extensive experience working with children learning English as an additional or second language.The EAL teachers work closely with the main classroom teachers to identify the particular learning needs of English Language Learners. CHildren are taught English both within the classroom (and lunchroom and playground) and in small groups working with the EAL specialist who uses resources specifically geared to second language enhancement.