Academic English Pathway
The Academic English Pathway helps students develop the English language skills needed for academic success. Students continue learning alongside their peers while receiving personalised English language development tailored to their needs. This approach combines targeted language support with academic integration, enabling students to participate confidently in learning while building increasing independence and readiness for success.
Delivered by specialist English language teachers, the pathway ensures students remain connected to the curriculum, their peers and the wider school community while developing the language skills needed to thrive academically.

Progressing Through the Pathway
As students develop their English, they engage more confidently in learning and build greater independence over time.
The Academic English Pathway provides the right level of support at each stage of a student's development, helping them build the language skills needed for academic success while remaining actively engaged in school life.
From Primary to Secondary, students continue to receive personalised support that reflects their English development, learning needs and growing readiness for independence.
| Primary Years 3-6 Building Strong Foundations |
Secondary
Years 7-9
Developing Academic English and Independence | Introductory Programme New students in Years 7-8 A Supported Start for New Students |
|---|---|---|
| Build strong English foundations while supporting successful participation in learning and school life. | Develop the academic English, confidence and independence needed for continued success in Secondary learning. | A one-term introductory programme designed to help new students settle confidently into school life while developing the English needed for academic success. |
| Mainstream Learning: Mathematics, Science, Swimming, Theme, Music, Humanities, Physical Education, Leadership Mentoring and Personal Social Health Leadership Education. | Mainstream Learning: Mathematics, Science, STEAM, Music, Drama, Physical Education, Art, Design & Technology, Computing and Personal Social Health Education. |
Students receive introductory learning in:
English, Mathematics, Science, Art, Design &
Technology, Music, STEAM and Physical Education.
Approximately 13 hours each week. |
Students will attend Academic English lessons during: English and Languages Approximately 10 hours each week. |
Students will attend Academic English lessons during: English, Languages and Humanities, including Geography and History. Approximately 10 hours each week. |
Transition from Primary to Secondary
The Academic English Pathway provides continuity as students move from Year 6 to Year 7.
Each student’s next step is informed by English proficiency, academic readiness and growing independence.
Beginner
Students at CEFR A1 will join the one-term Academic English Pathway Introductory Programme to strengthen their academic English before progressing into the standard Secondary Academic English Pathway programme.
Elementary
Students at CEFR A2 and above will transition directly into the Secondary Academic English Pathway programme.
Intermediate
Students who achieve CEFR at the end of Primary will graduate from the Academic English Pathway programme and transition directly into the mainstream Secondary curriculum.
Supporting Students Beyond the Classroom
Students receive:
- Weekly after-school language support
- Personalised language intervention groups
- Parent coaching and guidance
- Access to the Learning Village platform
- Dedicated homeroom pastoral support
- Access to a Mandarin-speaking counsellor
- Parent workshops
Fees for Academic English Pathway
For Academic Year 2026/27
| Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|
| RM 4,000 per term (Charged in addition to the tuition fee) | |

























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