English Language Programs
Raffles American School Jakarta aims to foster linguistic development in students whose primary language is not English. English is the official language of Raffles American School Jakarta, and our program is designed to equip our students with the language and linguistic strategies to succeed both academically and socially in a rigorous English instruction environment.
Raffles American School Jakarta offers an English Language Learning (ELL) program, which supports the student’s classroom education with additional English support by our English Language Learning teachers for Kindergarten through Grade 10.
English Language Learning (ELL) students are expected to make at least one-and-a-half year’s academic growth in one year’s time, and their progress is tracked by multiple assessments, including formal tests, standard-based grades, and student portfolios. Students are expected to reach a level of fluency to exit this program within 1-5 years.
The English Language Learning program is a great opportunity to continue improving a student’s English abilities in the English-speaking classroom. In the English Language Learning program, students will experience additional support from qualified English Language Learning teachers, as well as attend a specialized English class catered toward students still learning the English language.
New students will have an initial assessment during admissions to ensure accurate placement in our English-speaking classrooms. During the school year, English Language Learning students are assessed three or four times using internationally recognized examinations, such as the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA), WIDA placement and progress tests, and MAP tests. We also integrate other methods to track progress, such as developing student portfolios, oral running records, and teacher observations.
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“Mr Jeff is an excellent ELL teacher, very knowledgeable, clear pronunciation, and good rapport with the students. The teaching philosophy at RAS enables students to learn in a relaxed environment giving time for independent thinking and creative work. Thank you teachers.”