English as a Second Language
Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) program supports students from all backgrounds with a language other than English. The program is offered throughout the school, from Foundation to Year 6. Roberts McCubbin offers a specialist EAL program that is designed to reflect the needs of each individual learner.
An EAL student is generally considered to be one who:
- Is a new arrival, who does not speak English at their time of arrival in Australia
- Is learning English as a second or additional language
- Is not as proficient in English as a student of the same age who has been learning only English
- Needs assistance in classroom activities because of their stage of English language development