What support is available for students for whom English is a second language?
The support needed for students learning English as a Second Language (ESL) comes under two broad categories. There are those requiring Basic Interpersonal Communications Skills (BICS), and those requiring Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP). Students who are acquiring conversational fluency (BICS) receive some support outside the regular classroom. When students move on to acquire academic language proficiency (CALP), support is required within the classroom.
