Saskatoon Public Schools offers support to students who are learning English. Students who are learning English as an additional language may be eligible for support through EAL programming provided by a specialized EAL teacher at the school.
The goal of supporting English language learners is to enable them to succeed academically, develop useful skills for real-world use, and complete
graduation requirements. Programming may vary depending on the needs of the
student and the supports available at each school.
When determining programming for students, language ability, age, prior schooling and student goals are considered.
Our EAL classes support language development in four skills areas:
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
- Listening
High school students who are learning English are supported through:
- English language classes focusing on language development
- EAL-specific content courses where students learn course content and language
- Support periods where students receive extra time and help to complete their assignments.
Language learning is a complex process. The speed at which a student learns language is impacted by many factors. We recommend you read more about language development here. [CR1] Please note a language assessment is part of the pre-arrival process for international students so that suitable courses and supports are provided for students.
[CR1]Insert link to PDF attached "English Language Learning in Saskatoon"
