The EAL Department supports and helps students who are learning English as a second or additional language. Staff within the department have a wealth of experience working with students in the UK and overseas, and are sensitive to cultural differences and a student’s own preferred personal learning style. EAL staff recognise the enormous benefits that a knowledge of two or more languages has on a student’s potential to learn.

The EAL Department’s main aim is to help students access the curriculum by developing their confidence in using English within their mainstream classes. EAL class sizes are very small and offer the perfect environment for learning the language. We use a number of techniques to support the student’s English language learning, including reading worksheets, grammar activities, subject-specific vocabulary lessons and academic and general English writing tuition. Lessons are delivered in an enjoyable, stimulating and challenging way through individual, group and pair-work. EAL staff also liaise very closely with subject teachers to identify the key areas of language which need to be focused on during EAL lessons.