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Grade 9 & 10 English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
This is an intensive course designed to give (Pre) Intermediate and Advanced level ESL
students the time to develop the language and communication skills that are necessary to
function within the English-speaking ISM community. The focus is to develop students’
vocabulary and expand their oral and written skills to greater proficiency and fluency.
There is a focus on academic English; this allows students to develop strategies and skills to
enable them to participate and function independently in mainstream classes. For Grade 10
EAP students in particular, the class introduces higher level academic writing, research,
textual analysis and problem-solving skills that support the concepts introduced in
mainstream classes.
Grade 11 & 12 Drop-In English Language Support Lab
The Drop-In English Support Lab is open during the school day and is staffed by an ESL
instructional assistant who guides students to work independently on improving skills that
focus on English language development. The instructor guides students to improve their
English grammar, mechanics, as well as the planning, organization and structure of their
written work. Students can also receive support for reading and other in-class assignments
and projects.
Entry to the ESL program is only offered to students in Grades 9 and 10. It is ISM policy that
Grade 11 ESL Students should already have developed enough proficiency to access the full
mainstream curriculum.
Learning Support (LS)
The Learning Support Department at International School Manila coordinates programs and
services for students with learning support and enrichment needs. The model is based on
the philosophy that students vary in their level of ability, achievement, motivation and
interest and that individuals respond best to educational programs that provide appropriate
challenges and meet their individual needs.
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