EAL (English as an Additional Language)

Our team of highly qualiﬁed EAL (English as an Additional Language) teachers help to support pupils to achieve their academic potential and take part in the wider school community through small group teaching, individual lessons and ad hoc in-class support.

They also oﬀer IELTS test preparation lessons to students who do not have an English Language GCSE qualiﬁcation, and who enter Oakham in Form 6 to study on the A-level courses. This qualiﬁcation is an entrance requirement for UK universities.

Intensive English Language Programmes

At Oakham, we offer a bespoke Intensive EAL Programme for pupils who need focused English language development before fully accessing the wider curriculum. Pupils strengthen their English through small-group and one-to-one lessons, while also joining mainstream classes in core subjects like English, Maths, and Science. Language skills grow best in a supportive environment. That’s why we integrate pupils into House life and co-curricular activities, helping them build fluency naturally through daily interactions and shared experiences. Progress is closely monitored through regular assessments, allowing our teachers to tailor support and ensure each pupil thrives—academically, socially, and linguistically.

English as an Additional Language Terms and Conditions

We recommend that pupils purchase a multi-functional translator and a bilingual paper dictionary for use in their lessons at Oakham School.

As technology advances, it is increasingly difficult to find simple word-to-word translators, which are the only type allowed in exams; they are also expensive. It is, therefore, more useful to purchase a multi-functional translator, which will be far more useful in lessons, and use a paper dictionary in exams.
Current JCQ exam regulations allow a simple word-for-word bilingual (paper) dictionary or a simple word-for-word electronic bilingual translator for internal and public examinations.

Translators much not be multifunctional or show diagrams or pictures on the screen or give definitions or explanations of words.

IB pupils are not allowed to use electronic devices in examinations but may find them useful in lessons. In examinations they are only allowed to use a ‘simple translating dictionary’ (paper).

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