EAL (English as an Additional Language Provision for Overseas Pupils)

We provide additional English language teaching to assist pupils whose first language is not English.

In the early years up to four lessons a week on a one-to-one or very small group setting are offered. As a pupil progresses through school and their English becomes accurate and fluent, this support usually ends. Overseas pupils who enter College may also receive classes to prepare them for IELTS (British university English language entrance tests) or TOEFL (American university English language entrance tests).

The EAL department at Bootham is invaluable in enabling pupils to cope with the quantity and variety of English language material used during their secondary education, and in ensuring that their English language skills are sufficiently honed to enable them to be successful in their subsequent university studies.

Where the English Department determines that a pupil needs EAL support, these classes will be a compulsory extra and will be charged. Pupils in College may enrol for IELTS or TOEFL classes and these will also be charged. The current rate is available on request from the School office. The charge will be reviewed annually and will be charged in arrears.

Please let us know if you have any queries about our EAL provision.