Languages

Language Provision

At Greenfield International School, the primary language of instruction is English.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The students at GIS come from over 80 countries speaking over 50 different languages. To support students in developing their English proficiency the school offers the EAL programme to Early Years, Primary and Middle Years students. It aims to help students learn English during school hours in the most supportive environment.

The key focus is to assist our students in becoming proficient in English, so they can achieve the expected learning outcomes and also to develop intellectually as global citizens.

Arabic

At GIS we teach Arabic in accordance with the requirements of the KHDA and the Ministry of Education combined with the standards and requirements of the IB curriculum. Based on the requirements of KHDA and the Ministry of Education, Arabic lessons are compulsory. Both Primary and secondary students have Arabic lessons three times a week.

The students attend either Arabic A or Arabic B classes depending on whether they learn Arabic as a native or foreign language. Arabic A is taught from Pre-K to Grade 12 and Arabic B - from Pre-K through Grade 9. In Secondary school, non-Arab students may select Arabic as part of the regular curriculum for Grades 10, 11 and 12.

Modern Foreign Language Program (MFL)

In order to support students in understanding their own cultures, as well as those of others, we currently offer the

French language to students beginning in Grade 1
German language to students from Grade 6 and above
Spanish language to Grade 6 and Grade 11 students

Grades 1-5 have one French lesson a week Grades 6 & 7 have language lessons two times over a period of two weeks Grades 8-10 have language lessons three times over a period of two weeks

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The key focus is to assist our students in becoming proficient in English, so they can achieve the expected learning outcomes and also to develop intellectually as global citizens.