Guiding Idea

A dynamic English Language curriculum which builds a strong foundation in the language among our students while providing them with a rich language learning environment to develop a love for learning the language.

Curriculum

To help students achieve the learning outcomes of the English Language (EL) Syllabus, the department strives to implement a curriculum that builds a strong foundation in the language among our students while providing them with a rich language learning.

The EL curriculum is one that is both systematic and holistic, where there is a balance between contextualised learning and explicit instruction. In making decisions about the curriculum (what to teach, when and why), the department is guided by the EL Syllabus Aims,  Principles of Language Teaching and Learning (CLLIPS) and the Teaching Processes (ACoLADE).

Through the EL curriculum, students will develop their receptive skills (listening, reading and viewing), productive skills (speaking, writing and representing) as well as knowledge about the language (grammar and vocabulary).

Pedagogy

The Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading (STELLAR) programme is currently being implemented from Primary 1 to 6. As part of the STELLAR programme, our EL teachers are equipped to teach language skills using effective and engaging strategies which are developmentally appropriate for our students.

At the lower primary levels, the Shared Book Approach, Modified Language Experience Approach and  Learning Centres are being carried out from Primary 1 to Primary 3 (Semester 1).