At New College Leicester, we strive to ensure that all students make outstanding progress. We recognise that young people and families who have English as an additional language (EAL) may need additional support to allow them to flourish.
Background
Students at New College Leicester come from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of language skills. We are proud to be part of a multicultural city and believe our college reflects the society within which we live. We celebrate the cultural diversity of our students. New College Leicester has at present 28% of students who are learning English as an additional language with over 48 different languages spoken within the college.
Aim: To enable the full participation and achievement of students whose first language is not English we will: