We provide EAL support for students whose current level of English (speaking, listening, reading, or writing) limits their access to the curriculum. Our EAL specialists work to increase students’ English proficiency through a literacy and language-based program. It is a “sheltered immersion” program, in which students develop their English skills within the regular curriculum. The EAL support we are able to provide is dependant upon the number of students already enrolled in EAL at the relevant grade level.
The International School of Prague (ISP) is committed to a fair and transparent admissions process, and wishes to accept all interested, eligible applicants. Admission shall not be denied because of nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, or religious beliefs. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Admissions Policy below, or read all details in one document here.
Support services
We do not charge additional fees for support services (English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Learning Support).
| Grade Level | Proficiency Requirement at time of Admissions | Assessment(s) used | Skills Assessed | Purpose of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PK-KG | None | Interview, Pre LAS KG = WIDA | Listening, speaking | Placement |
| Grades 1-5 | None | WIDA | Listening, speaking, reading, writing | Admissions & Placement |
| Grades 6-7 | None | WIDA | Listening, speaking, reading, writing | Admissions & Placement |
| Grades 8 | Social language + Basic Academic | WIDA | Listening, speaking, reading, writing | Admissions & Placement |
| Grades 9-10 | Social language + Academic language | WIDA + Academic listening and vocabulary tasks | Listening, speaking, reading, writing | Admissions & Placement |
| Grades 11-12 | Proficiency | WIDA + Academic listening, vocabulary and written tasks | Listening, speaking, reading, writing | Admissions & Placement |
Learning Support is part of the instructional continuum of services we provide to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. The exact number of students we can support is dependent on the resources the School has available at any given time.
Supporting Documentation
Parents or guardians of any applicant who requires additional support must submit complete supporting documentation with the application. Such documentation might include an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that outlines the level of support required; Assessment Reports which show the student’s current level of performance; and any diagnosis or recommendations for intervention and accommodation (such as occupational therapy and/or psycho-educational testing).
As part of this process, we may interview the applicant, and the Admissions Committee may request that a psycho-educational evaluation be conducted before we make a decision.
Please note
During the application process, it is not in the student’s best interest to withhold information that would allow the school to make a determination as to whether the school can support the student’s learning and wellbeing. If, after admission, it is discovered that such information existed but was not provided, we reserve the right to withdraw our offer of admission or to not offer reenrolment.
Level of Support Provided
We support students with Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD) who require “accommodation” but not “modification.” Accomodations do not fundamentally change instructional level, content, or performance criteria during instruction or assessment, while modifications bring different benchmarks, modified curriculum, and performance criteria.
A student with MLD, given appropriate accommodations, functions within the regular classroom and focuses on the same learning outcomes as all students. We do not have a program for students who require a self-contained learning environment or a completely separate curriculum.
When reviewing the application of a student with specific needs, the Admissions Committee takes into consideration the current number of students receiving learning support in that grade. Despite a diagnosis of MLD, we will only offer admission when the Admissions Committee determines that we can provide the level of support required for the student to be successful.
