Language A English

At MIS, language is viewed as an area of the curriculum that crosses into all disciplines of the school. It is for this reason that all teachers at MIS are considered to be teachers of language within their domain. Language A English is an integral part of the PYP and underpins the key concepts that are taught in all classrooms. 

The Language A English curriculum is separated into five strands: listening, speaking, reading, writing and, viewing and presenting. 

The homeroom teacher is primarily responsible for the development of students’ English language skills and fosters an environment where students are immersed in a variety of text forms. Students are given opportunities to learn how to communicate their thoughts and ideas through carefully planned language experiences and develop an appreciation of the power of language. It is the aim of MIS that all students can use their English language skills confidently within their community for multiple purposes. It is for this reason that Language A English is integrated throughout the entire curriculum.