Students for whom English is not their first language

Wherever possible, ESOL students at the school are integrated into normal academic lessons following the same curriculum as their peers. Specific support is provided by the ESOL teacher. In certain cases ESOL students may focus on a reduced number of subjects at key stage 4. In the upper school ESOL students may not study traditional AS or A2 subjects but follow a structured programme of study with the ESOL specialist. Students are encouraged to take ESOL examinations where this is considered appropriate.