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English as an Additional Language
Cambridge Primary
Why Study Cambridge Primary English as an Additional Language?
The Cambridge Primary English as an Additional Language course empowers even the youngest learners to communicate confidently and effectively. It helps them to develop the skills needed to respond to a range of information, media and texts. The programme promotes active learning, develops thinking skills and encourages intellectual engagement. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)
Key topics covered in the course
This course develops learners’ curiosity about other languages and cultures, and how these shape our perceptions of the world. They will see themselves as successful language learners, be able to communicate effectively and become confident in and enjoy reading a range of texts as their skills develop in:
- Reading
- Writing
- Use of English
- Listening
- Speaking
Prior requirements and hours of study
This subject is for learners who speak a language other than English at home – there is no expectation that they will have prior experience of English before starting this course.
It requires 4 – 5 hours per week of study time for your child to complete Year 3, 4, 5 or 6.
PRIMARY ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
Assessment
Cambridge Primary End of Year Assessments are in-house, online assessments administered by us.
Course Fee
The fee for Cambridge Primary English as an Additional Language can be paid in monthly or termly instalments.
For more information about Fees and Discounts, please click here.
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English as an Additional Language
Cambridge Lower Secondary
Why Study Cambridge Lower Secondary English as an Additional Language?
The Cambridge Lower Secondary English as an Additional Language course empowers even the youngest learners to communicate confidently and effectively. It helps them to develop the skills needed to respond to a range of information, media and texts. The programme promotes active learning, develops thinking skills and encourages intellectual engagement. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)
Key topics covered in the course
This curse develops learners’ curiosity about other languages and cultures, and how these shape our perceptions of the world. They will see themselves as successful language learners, be able to communicate effectively and become confident in and enjoy reading a range of texts as their skills develop in:
- Reading
- Writing
- Use of English
- Listening
- Speaking
Prior requirements and hours of study
This subject is for learners who speak a language other than English at home – there is no expectation that they will have prior experience of English before starting this course.
It requires 4 – 5 hours per week of study time for your child to complete Year 7, 8 or 9.
LOWER SECONDARY ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
Assessment
Cambridge Lower Secondary End of Year Assessments are in-house, online assessments administered by us.
Course Fee
The fee for Cambridge Lower Secondary English as an Additional Language can be paid in monthly or termly instalments.
For more information about Fees and Discounts, please click here.
For more information about Cambridge Lower Secondary English as an Additional Language, please click here.
English as an Additional Language
Cambridge Upper Secondary
Why Study Cambridge IGCSE English as an Additional Language?
Cambridge IGCSE English as an Additional Language is designed for learners who already have working knowledge of the language and who want to consolidate their understanding in order to progress in their academic or professional career. You will be presented with a variety of stimuli that will build up your skills in reading and writing.
You will learn to select relevant details, understand the difference between what is directly stated and implied, and practise writing for different purposes and audiences.
You will listen to a range of spoken material, including talks and conversation, in order to develop listening skills. You will engage in conversations on a variety of topics, and develop your skills in responding to different situations and audiences with a degree of accuracy and clarity. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)
Key concepts covered in the course
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
Prior requirements and hours of study
Cambridge IGCSE English as an Additional Language requires about 130 hours of study. The number of hours needed may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.
We recommend that students who are beginning this course are not first language speakers of English, but students who use English as a lingua franca or language of study. Learners are likely to have studied a curriculum such as the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme within the National Curriculum for England.
IGCSE ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
Examinations
Students studying Cambridge IGCSE English as an Additional Language take three papers in a single examination series.
| Paper 1 | Duration | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 2 hours | 70% |
| Paper 2 | Duration | Weighting |
| Listening | 50 minutes | 30% |
| Paper 3 | Duration | Weighting |
| Speaking | 10-15 minutes | Marks for the Speaking do not contribute to the overall grade candidates receive for the written component. Instead, where candidates perform to an appropriate standard, certificatesrecord separately the achievements of candidates, with grades pass, merit or distinction for Speaking |
Examination Entry
All students who complete the appropriate courses at Cambridge Online Academy are eligible to sit exams like the International GCSEs or A/AS Levels through Cambridge International. But while students can do all of their learning online at home, we cannot administer exams online. To sit exams, students must travel in person to one of 10,000 Cambridge International Exam Centres located in 160 countries around the globe.
But we’re here to help. We’ll provide you with all the necessary exam codes you need to present to the exam centre, and any other pertinent information you need to know to get your child signed up correctly. Also, as part of the initial information, we provide during the pre-enrolment process, you’ll receive contact information for all the Cambridge International Exam Centres in your area. Once you’ve ensured that the exam centre of your choice offers the specific exam level your child needs, the exam centre will arrange accommodations for your child and give you detailed information on obtaining the results.
Course Fee
The fee for Cambridge International GCSE English as an Additional Language can be paid in monthly or termly instalments.
For more information about Fees and Discounts, please click here.
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English as an Additional Language
Cambridge Advanced
Why Study Cambridge International AS & A Level English Language?
Cambridge International AS & A Level English Language provides you with the opportunity to study English language and its use in communication. You will be encouraged to respond critically to a wide variety of texts in a range of forms, styles and contexts, and to promote skills of communication, reading, research and analysis.
Through your study, you will develop an ability to read and analyse material, gaining further knowledge and understanding of English language features and issues. You will also develop the skills of writing clearly, accurately, creatively and effectively for different purposes and audiences. (Cambridge Assessment International Education, n.d.)
Key concepts covered in the course
- Text and context
- Meaning and style
- Audience
- Creativity
- Diversity
- The phonological, morphological, semantic, syntactic and other aspects of the English language
Prior requirements and hours of study
Cambridge International AS Level English Language requires about 180 hours of study, and Cambridge International A Level English Language requires about 360 hours of study. These figures are for guidance only. The number of hours needed may vary depending on your previous experience of the subject.
We recommend that students who are beginning this course should have previously completed a Cambridge International GCSE course in English Language.
Grade B/6 or above in English Language at IGCSE (or equivalent) is required before starting Cambridge International AS & A English Language.
AS & A LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Examinations
Students studying AS Level English Language only take two papers out of four in a single examination series.
Students studying A Level English Language take all four papers.
| Paper 1 | Duration | AS Level | A Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 hours 15 minutes | 50% | 25% |
| Paper 2 | Duration | AS Level | A Level |
| Writing | 2 hours | 50% | 25% |
| Paper 3 | Duration | AS Level | A Level |
| Language Analysis | 2 hours 15 minutes | - | 25% |
| Paper 4 | Duration | AS Level | A Level |
| Language Topics | 2 hours 15 minutes | - | 25% |
Examination Entry
All students who complete the appropriate courses at Cambridge Online Academy are eligible to sit exams like the International GCSEs or A/AS Levels through Cambridge International. But while students can do all of their learning online at home, we cannot administer exams online. To sit exams, students must travel in person to one of 10,000 Cambridge International Exam Centres located in 160 countries around the globe.
But we’re here to help. We’ll provide you with all the necessary exam codes you need to present to the exam centre, and any other pertinent information you need to know to get your child signed up correctly.
Also, as part of the initial information, we provide during the pre-enrolment process, you’ll receive contact information for all the Cambridge International Exam Centres in your area. Once you’ve ensured that the exam centre of your choice offers the specific exam level your child needs, the exam centre will arrange accommodations for your child and give you detailed information on obtaining the results.
Course Fee
The fee for Cambridge International AS & A Level English Language can be paid in monthly or termly instalments.
For more information about Fees and Discounts, please click here.
For more information about Cambridge International AS & A Level English Language, please click here.