Enhanced English language for students who want to enter international schools. Both speaking, reading, and writing skills
Create a project to present in public using English language.
WIDA Model, Weekly presentation, Teacher Evaluation
Get into an international school with confidence Even if you don’t have any background in English.
Overview
At D-PREP International School, the Foundational English Program is created for students who wish to attend an international school with an American curriculum.
FEP is mainly for students from Thai, Bilingual, or English Program (EP) Programs. FEP ensures that students can follow a full international school curriculum without language restrictions.
Students will experience learning according to the full curriculum of D-PREP International School, both in terms of curriculum, activities, and teaching atmosphere. There will be native English language teachers who will teach and evaluate the student’s strengths and weaknesses in speaking, reading, and writing.
D-PREP’s Foundational English Program includes:
- English classroom atmosphere: A classroom atmosphere that encourages students to use the English language. Each classroom will only have a limited number of students with the same English proficiency level. Our smaller classes ensure that students get more time and language attention from their native teachers.
- Tailored learning: Students in the FEP receive assessments and guidance from native English language teachers. The teachers are trained to assess the students and tailor their learning to their specific needs.
- Seamless transition: Students will study according to the full teaching schedule and curriculum of D-PREP International School. Teachers will provide close guidance so that students can adapt to the English language environment smoothly and confidently.
- Holistic Learning: FEP doesn’t focus on merely memorizing words. Students will also get the chance to apply their knowledge in creative activities to promote holistic development.
Low student-teacher ratio and level-based placement
- FEP has an appropriate teacher-to-student ratio. We ensure that teachers can closely evaluate each student’s academic progress.
- The maximum number of students is only 14 per classroom.
- Students will have personalized one-to-one instruction as needed.
- Students will learn alongside classmates with similar levels of ability in reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
Built around character
- The FEP program is designed to teach character through learning the English language.
- Through D-PREP’s unique approach, students will learn to become successful global citizens through experiential learning.
Extracurricular activities built into the timetable
- FEP includes elective subjects outside the classroom that will help students apply what they’ve learned in fun and engaging activities with friends.
- FEP offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as band, art, physical education, design, and more.
- This program provides students with a holistic education. FEP not only meets their academic needs but also their social and emotional skills.
Expedition Project
- One of the exciting features of FEP is a comprehensive project that combines English Language learning and our CO-CREATORS values. Students are challenged to design an independent project incorporating self-reflection and personal passions. They will present their project in a public forum to test their confidence in the English language.
Regular assessment throughout the course of study
Preparing Students for the WIDA Placement Exam
The WIDA is a model for measuring English language development levels. Accepted by international schools worldwide, the WIDA test measures speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills. A WIDA score of 4.0+ is needed for students to enter mainstream courses.
Students who complete the FEP program can take the WIDA placement test and enter the ELL Program. This program is for students who show significant improvement in their English language skills and are ready to join D-PREP’s Mainstream Courses.
Weekly Video Presentation
In addition to academic evaluation, D-PREP also emphasizes practical evaluation. Students will be required to take videos to assess their progress each week. These videos will be sent to parents as well. Teachers and students can better understand their strengths and weaknesses through these weekly video presentations.
Teacher Evaluation
Teachers will actively monitor their students’ progress to ensure they can successfully enroll in their respective grade levels and mainstream classes as soon as possible.
