Academics

EAL

RNS is made of up students from every continent, and is diverse in terms of culture, nationality and language. We are committed to the academic and personal growth of every student in our school community. Students whose first language is not English may require a supplementary course in English language learning to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and successfully challenge our rigorous academic program.
 
The English as an Additional Language (EAL) Department at Rothesay Netherwood School aims to provide each student with the language skills necessary to successfully challenge the RNS IB Curriculum, as well as the preparation necessary for admission to North American universities.  In addition, it is our goal that each student will experience significant personal growth through integration within the school community. Students are placed in EAL courses according to both grade level and ability, which is measured using standards of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
 
Our program develops students’ appreciation of our school culture and that of the wider Atlantic Canadian community, while supporting their sense of pride in their own cultures and languages.

Students learn to be responsible for their own progress as language learners, allowing them to successfully continue their language skill development independently in their subject courses, at university and beyond. 



List of 2 members.

  • Photo of Millie O'Brien

    Millie O'Brien 

    English, EAL Teacher
    506-847-8224
  • Photo of Kait Docherty

    Kait Docherty 

    Teacher
    506-847-8224

  • Testimonial 1

    “EAL class was the most influential and most important class for me at RNS. It was not only a class, it was also a place to find yourself and display courage.”
    ~ Grace '17

  • Testimonial 2

    “EAL class has helped me better understand what I was learning in the my other classes and I am more comfortable talking to people at school because I can now understand what they are saying.”
    ~ Manuel '22

  • Testimonial 3

    "EAL made me realize that I had to work hard to learn English so it made me want to study English at home."
    ~ Yiming '23

  • Testimonial 4

    “When EAL students first come to an English school, it is difficult to communicate with English-speaking students. Because of my EAL classes, I learned how to speak English and my writing skills improved. EAL class was one of my best experiences at RNS because I was able to improve my English and speak with confidence in other classes.”
    ~ Peter '17

  • Testimonial 5

    "EAL has helped me understand more words and has helped me to become a better writer."
    ~ Gabriel '23

  • Testimonial 6

    "EAL helped me to speak better and to understand English. I am now able to write correct sentences, and have learned a lot of new words."
    ~ Anasofia '21
40 College Hill Road
Rothesay, NB
E2E 5H1
Canada
 
+1-506-847-8224
+1-866-768-4372

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Rothesay Netherwood School is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Peoples. We are honoured to share this place, and as a school community we are committed to being responsible stewards of the land on which we live, teach, and learn, both today and for future generations.
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