One of the most exciting aspects of our school is the integration of international and Chinese education. Learning in English may seem a daunting task for many children; however, teachers at DSAS are here to support their progress. It is imperative that all children can access our full curriculum and are offered the best support possible.

English as an Additional Language- EAL. A child's first language is considered the language they were exposed to since birth and early development. It is the language they continue to use at home or in their community. At DSAS primary ,the majority of students’ first language is Chinese and English is an additional language.

Students will have 2 extra English classes as well as their mainstream English lessons. The lessons will replace: 1 library lesson and 1 guided reading lesson. Students will not miss any new content from other subjects.

The content is based on the Cambridge Global English curriculum. Students will learn the essential basics and foundation of the language. Skills will be taught through themed units such as: Welcome to School, Family time and Fun and games.

The students will be given an assessment at the end of each term to evaluate their progress. If a student is working confidently at an A1 level or above, they can exit the programme; however, if the students are still struggling, they will remain for the next term or until they are ready. 

Students’ progress will be shown on the school reports as a separate subject.