English at an Advanced Level (EAL) (C2- level)[1]
Education at an advanced level for competent students with extensive English language experience
Substitution of the first foreign language by English at an advanced language level (C2) taught from year 5 through 10
Whilst offering regular courses of English as a foreign language (at a basic level), AEG has paved the way for additional English courses aiming to promote students with previous experience in the language (advanced level – EAL).
EAL courses at AEG intend to prevent the loss or deterioration of language skills with students who have previously attained a considerable degree of competence in an English-speaking environment (at an earlier stage). Instead, students will be assisted in further developing their abilities and skills and promoted to round off their education in English.
With a suitable and age-appropriate syllabus approved by the Department of Education in Bavaria, young students will learn to appreciate English and build up confidence in language usage in a purposeful approach at grammar school.
How to qualify for the English Advanced Level courses (C2 level):
EAL courses comprise …
- …students who have previously attained language skills in a (predominantly) English-speaking environment, whilst also maintaining fluency in German.
- …children from international schools or from parents living and working in an English-speaking country.
- …students who have attended an English school for a substantial period of time.
General criteria and language skills:
Students taking part in the English scheme at an Advanced Level (C2 – level) …
- … have previously attained advanced oral skills adequate for their age group.
- … have an age-appropriate command of everyday English vocabulary.
- … are well-versed in correct basic English syntax and grammar.
- … are capable of producing cohesive and coherent written texts in English with room for improvement in spelling.
- … enjoy extensive and regular reading of fiction or reading matter suitable for their age.
[1] Gemeinsamer Europäischer Referenzrahmen für Sprachen (C2 – annähernd muttersprachliche Kenntnisse)
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