English as an Additional Language

As its number of newcomer families increases, the Louis Riel School Division adapts to the changing needs of its students. Programs such as English as an Additional Language (EAL) are an integral part of the Division and its community. The EAL program prepares newcomer students by developing the skills that will support their success in their new schools.

The Division's newcomer community is extremely diverse, and includes more than 45 languages and cultural groups with a variety of needs. Our newcomer students' English language proficiency, school experiences, pathways of arrival to Canada, and family backgrounds differ, and our EAL programming strives to respond to these differing needs and circumstances.

EAL provides:

• an accurate assessment of each student's needs
• appropriate instruction based on identified learner needs
• a safe and inclusive learning environment
• inspiration and hope for new learning

Our continued support of newcomer students contributes greatly to Winnipeg's thriving multi-cultural community.