The EAL Department at Clifton College Preparatory School aims to enable new pupils to adapt to life at Clifton College, bearing in mind the variety of differing backgrounds and cultures they represent.
This involves building each pupil’s confidence through the improvement of linguistic skills and a smooth integration into the mainstream school syllabus; widening their understanding of British customs and culture; and the provision of continued pastoral and curricular support. There is a mixture of individual and small group lessons, tailored to each pupil’s needs.
Teaching
Our goal is to give each child the chance to develop all four key language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a particular focus on oral communication. Pupils are grouped so as to facilitate meaningful, communicative teaching and learning. They are taught in small groups or individually, depending on their needs.
Why Study At Clifton College?
Clifton is home to a diverse, multinational student body. Our personalised provision aims to support pupils and enable them to access the mainstream curriculum. The fully immersive linguistic environment helps pupils quickly attain fluency and achieve their potential.
