How FAE Works
FAE is a teacher-guided online program that combines live group lessons with interactive independent learning.
Students receive regular feedback from their teacher and work through new content each week. Because the program is online, students can continue attending their current school while developing the academic English they need for the next stage.
English Through Academic Learning
Rather than developing English in isolation, students use language across different academic subjects.
Through English Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Science and Humanities, they build the vocabulary, comprehension and communication skills needed to explain ideas, understand instructions and participate more confidently in academic learning. The curriculum also introduces students to the inquiry-based learning they will encounter at Stamford.
Building Independence Alongside English
FAE gives students opportunities to take greater responsibility for their learning while receiving guidance from their teacher.
Students work through online activities, participate in group learning and receive feedback on their progress. This helps them build not only their English proficiency, but also the study habits and confidence needed for more intensive academic learning.
Preparing for PCS
FAE is designed as an earlier step within Stamford's English learning pathway.
Students who make the required progress may be considered for the Preparatory Course for Secondary School (PCS), a full-time on-campus program that continues developing academic English before progression into Stamford's mainstream Secondary curriculum.
Admissions and the school team guide families through assessment and progression, so the detailed entry requirements can be discussed according to each student's circumstances.
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