{"id":8156,"date":"2021-11-26T05:20:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-26T05:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/?p=8156"},"modified":"2026-06-26T10:10:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:10:17","slug":"english-language-support-for-non-native-speakers-how-we-do-it-at-giis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/blogs\/english-language-support-for-non-native-speakers-how-we-do-it-at-giis\/","title":{"rendered":"English Language Support for Non-Native Speakers: How We Do It at GIIS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-w-id=\"e9994cbb-044a-48d4-8800-1bd8986aa2df\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;e9994cbb-044a-48d4-8800-1bd8986aa2df&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">The transition to a new school is never without challenges, but imagine the learning curve for children who can&#8217;t speak the language. At Global Indian International School, we promote an immersive, multicultural environment where diversity is embraced and encouraged. Still, classes at <a href=\"\/sg\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=English+Language+Support+for+Non-Native+Speakers%3A+How+We+Do+It+at+GIIS\" data-w-id=\"33d2c241-b0f4-15be-6d4e-7dd22a38cf77\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;33d2c241-b0f4-15be-6d4e-7dd22a38cf77&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">GIIS<\/a> are conducted in English, which makes learning the English language a necessity. For these reasons, we offer English language support for children in our primary programme. Additionally, ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are available to secondary students as part of the Cambridge curriculum. English support plays a vital role in our international school for several reasons:<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"e86d0d8e-6366-6955-d409-9dfc050d1cf2\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;e86d0d8e-6366-6955-d409-9dfc050d1cf2&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf It&#8217;s necessary to help non-English speakers assimilate to their new school environment.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"94a2b4c3-6c81-bedb-d4d4-5019f3d199a5\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;94a2b4c3-6c81-bedb-d4d4-5019f3d199a5&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf It prevents non-native speakers from losing academic time throughout their transition.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"17410c1a-9f40-9792-51f2-1b57027b6eab\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;17410c1a-9f40-9792-51f2-1b57027b6eab&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf It helps children develop overall confidence in how they use English.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"989f413d-1368-a523-f023-913752ab5647\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;989f413d-1368-a523-f023-913752ab5647&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf It develops transferable skills children can use across the curriculum.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"ecb2a568-51de-8c49-0a4e-ab066563a080\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;ecb2a568-51de-8c49-0a4e-ab066563a080&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf It prepares children to succeed after graduation.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"7eeb207a-fd55-53d4-8e74-9987a9ffe18f\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;7eeb207a-fd55-53d4-8e74-9987a9ffe18f&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Global Indian International School seeks to give every child an exceptional academic experience, regardless of their nation of origin or native language. By providing our non-English-speaking students with language support at every level, we&#8217;re providing them with an advantage that will benefit them for life.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"de27480d-e5ee-6446-bdb1-73cf5d6b72b8\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;de27480d-e5ee-6446-bdb1-73cf5d6b72b8&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">If you&#8217;re the parent of a child who needs English language support or a child who needs English language support, and you&#8217;re worried about transitioning them to an international school, GIIS will set your fears at ease. Our English language support programmes offer every advantage to help your child succeed from day one.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"46e7330d-997b-a367-f1bb-20e314ec80e1\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;46e7330d-997b-a367-f1bb-20e314ec80e1&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<h2 data-w-id=\"e41d5cb6-9556-7a3c-6b68-6e06ef672f33\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;e41d5cb6-9556-7a3c-6b68-6e06ef672f33&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">How GIIS Supports Primary Students for Whom English Is a Second Language<\/h2>\n<p data-w-id=\"11163d44-15ca-b166-7dd9-2783fff61b1a\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;11163d44-15ca-b166-7dd9-2783fff61b1a&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">English support at the primary level begins with experienced teachers who are fluent in the English language. Our teachers have excellent English skills and a keen understanding of what each child needs to help them excel. Additionally, children attend English language classes three to four times a week, based on their individual needs. And with extra class time comes supplemental resources, such as English language apps and study materials for children to use at home. Coursework revolves around grammar and communication, and children are assigned buddies who help keep the lines of communication open. They also enjoy reading books that are appropriate to their grade level and proficiency.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"a9f307af-e7e4-cf36-7e73-48771a1dad03\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;a9f307af-e7e4-cf36-7e73-48771a1dad03&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"14675\" class=\"elementor elementor-14675\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8eb2e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a8eb2e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6052a40 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6052a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/sg\/admissions\/enquiry-form#enquiry-form\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Secure Your Child\u2019s Future: Enroll Today!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcf50fd exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bcf50fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/sg\/admissions\/campus-tour#campus-tour-new\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Explore Our Campus And Know More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-embed w-script\" data-w-id=\"e40963d0-a039-d61d-c52f-1b463d03988c\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;e40963d0-a039-d61d-c52f-1b463d03988c&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><\/div>\n<p data-w-id=\"50ecaaca-f4f2-18a8-de11-807e3a314555\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;50ecaaca-f4f2-18a8-de11-807e3a314555&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Our English Language Support Programme (ELSP) has clearly defined goals:<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"db45d908-da15-826f-adc2-e24605d02032\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;db45d908-da15-826f-adc2-e24605d02032&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf To improve children&#8217;s abilities to understand, read, write and speak English.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"864747e5-f171-c31e-7adf-bd31d349308a\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;864747e5-f171-c31e-7adf-bd31d349308a&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf To enhance their use of grammar and accuracy.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"800cd7d6-86c2-0be5-0314-cf31662538f0\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;800cd7d6-86c2-0be5-0314-cf31662538f0&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf To help children progress at a consistent rate.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"7476ea71-65cc-d421-9d04-eae695ba5f5e\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;7476ea71-65cc-d421-9d04-eae695ba5f5e&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf To help them access the rest of the curriculum and align them with what is expected in upcoming lessons.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"20a54e8b-4fdb-d48a-8969-1be0860a754a\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;20a54e8b-4fdb-d48a-8969-1be0860a754a&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">These elements, when combined, provide excellent training that boosts English skills and usage. As a result, children make the transition to their new surroundings more easily and more quickly than they would otherwise. No child feels left behind or lost as they make solid, daily progress in the mastery of English.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"1c7e76f1-9883-b599-33aa-9694c274e1a5\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;1c7e76f1-9883-b599-33aa-9694c274e1a5&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-align-fullwidth w-richtext-figure-type-image\" data-w-id=\"56f1cf6e-b0ff-23c6-75e4-452841c21464\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;56f1cf6e-b0ff-23c6-75e4-452841c21464&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\n<div data-w-id=\"56f1cf6e-b0ff-23c6-75e4-452841c21465\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;56f1cf6e-b0ff-23c6-75e4-452841c21465&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads-ssl.webflow.com\/5dcd55e0046a8a43b6f6e2a1\/619f552384f97c08fc909e39_primary-students-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;56f1cf6e-b0ff-23c6-75e4-452841c21466&quot;]\" data-w-id=\"56f1cf6e-b0ff-23c6-75e4-452841c21466\" \/><\/div><figcaption data-w-id=\"89edf689-5ef4-f711-9de5-6ea44af31014\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;89edf689-5ef4-f711-9de5-6ea44af31014&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Teachers at GIIS have excellent English skills and a keen understanding of what each child needs to excel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-w-id=\"933b33c4-79ac-31e0-cde7-5c1db94f1911\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;933b33c4-79ac-31e0-cde7-5c1db94f1911&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"2c7a0ddb-6605-439e-9c44-051246fc440c\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;2c7a0ddb-6605-439e-9c44-051246fc440c&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">English Support at the Lower Secondary Level: Grades 6 Through 8<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"79b360a1-390f-f242-b63d-d67a85b9c6be\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;79b360a1-390f-f242-b63d-d67a85b9c6be&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">For students enrolled in secondary school at GIIS, we provide access to ESL classes as part of our Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (<a href=\"\/sg\/curricula\/clsp?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=English+Language+Support+for+Non-Native+Speakers%3A+How+We+Do+It+at+GIIS\" data-w-id=\"1b465201-9dad-ecaf-76a7-d87387c17eb2\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;1b465201-9dad-ecaf-76a7-d87387c17eb2&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">CLSP<\/a>). For children in grades 6 through 8, this includes:<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"1fdc406b-e6de-34b2-5312-527f66d04d83\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;1fdc406b-e6de-34b2-5312-527f66d04d83&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf A clearly defined and comprehensive set of learning objectives<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"cf9dee0c-e3b2-9089-dbda-2e9447799721\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;cf9dee0c-e3b2-9089-dbda-2e9447799721&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf Instruction in five areas: reading, writing, listening, speaking and the use of English<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"7d5b7b7d-3466-b633-3f4d-0874db8d002b\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;7d5b7b7d-3466-b633-3f4d-0874db8d002b&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Ideally, children who progress through our ESL programme in the lower secondary grades will experience a smoother transition to our school environment and gain confidence in their abilities to use the English language. As an added benefit, they&#8217;ll be better situated to participate in every level of school life, including school culture and activities.<\/p>\n<h3 data-w-id=\"b1ddbda8-4cab-ca7e-926a-45ba26fe2d3e\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;b1ddbda8-4cab-ca7e-926a-45ba26fe2d3e&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">English Support at the Upper Secondary Level: Grades 9 and 10<\/h3>\n<p data-w-id=\"7f17170c-a15d-0387-6906-01d7dd516031\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;7f17170c-a15d-0387-6906-01d7dd516031&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Students in grades 9 and 10 benefit from our <a href=\"\/sg\/curricula\/igcse?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=English+Language+Support+for+Non-Native+Speakers%3A+How+We+Do+It+at+GIIS\" data-w-id=\"db3b73c5-1b0d-ad85-1ad7-a9628d9fd54d\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;db3b73c5-1b0d-ad85-1ad7-a9628d9fd54d&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">IGCSE<\/a> (International General Certificate of Education) English as a Second Language programme that gives them a deeper understanding of how the English language works. Learning objectives include:<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"24838c04-2dfc-301d-6f2f-c101af35aa74\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;24838c04-2dfc-301d-6f2f-c101af35aa74&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf Improving students&#8217; abilities to use English properly in a variety of social situations and styles<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"ed65838a-1a8f-ea5c-343f-e1156dfcc72b\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;ed65838a-1a8f-ea5c-343f-e1156dfcc72b&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf Improving their communication skills in English<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"23d51722-a55f-67d7-f446-80f930e03e14\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;23d51722-a55f-67d7-f446-80f930e03e14&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u25cf Helping students gain a broader perspective regarding how English is used<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"c1193ae4-47fe-d58c-c95f-87760c9b61b4\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;c1193ae4-47fe-d58c-c95f-87760c9b61b4&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"w-richtext-align-fullwidth w-richtext-figure-type-image\" data-w-id=\"94312e9f-ec47-c915-b4a9-f02337211321\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;94312e9f-ec47-c915-b4a9-f02337211321&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\n<div data-w-id=\"94312e9f-ec47-c915-b4a9-f02337211322\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;94312e9f-ec47-c915-b4a9-f02337211322&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"14837\" class=\"elementor elementor-14837\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34ff92c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"34ff92c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0db06fe exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0db06fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/sg\/admissions\/campus-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Campus-Tour-banner-min-jpg.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14843\" alt=\"Campus Tour banner-min\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Campus-Tour-banner-min-jpg.webp 787w, https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Campus-Tour-banner-min-300x69.webp 300w, https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Campus-Tour-banner-min-768x176.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p data-w-id=\"a5cbd149-b830-abe8-fd6c-3b1fd16ff133\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;a5cbd149-b830-abe8-fd6c-3b1fd16ff133&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">\u200d<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"00797917-07ac-2140-d7e0-81f5897dda7f\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;00797917-07ac-2140-d7e0-81f5897dda7f&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">Overall, language classes at the upper secondary level are aimed at teaching students to master most elements of the English language and to make them better, practical communicators in the language. As a result, students who progress through classes at this level are well prepared to use their skills in English beyond the doors of the classroom.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"97b5bf29-8518-95c9-9d00-62c01fbad2a7\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;97b5bf29-8518-95c9-9d00-62c01fbad2a7&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">If you are the parent of a non-English-speaking student, GIIS is well-equipped to accommodate your child, regardless of age or grade level. Through our English language support programmes and our ESL programmes, all students are made to feel welcomed and valued. In addition to providing an excellent, international education, we&#8217;ll help your child master the use of English in every situation. As a result, they&#8217;ll be well prepared to succeed in school and their chosen careers after graduation.<\/p>\n<p data-w-id=\"2843d19a-0416-7d53-a4a8-123c8177345c\" data-wf-id=\"[&quot;2843d19a-0416-7d53-a4a8-123c8177345c&quot;]\" data-automation-id=\"dyn-item-blogs-description-input\">At GIIS, we offer children every advantage because we want to see them go further than they ever dreamed possible. We do so by starting strong in the primary years and steadily progressing as students advance through the grade levels. 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