EAL Curriculum Development: Plurilingual Adaptation
An updated first-year secondary EAL curriculum that builds on the languages students already speak.
Client: Semi-private school · Where: Barcelona · Level: First year of secondary · Focus: Plurilingual methodology
The challenge
Align first-year EAL classes with the school’s English competencies and the plurilingual competencies recommended by Catalonia’s Department of Education.
Our approach
Close collaboration with teachers, leaders and support staff, with data collected throughout to refine content and delivery.
The result
Learners reported more confidence using English, higher self-esteem in language learning, and a stronger belief in their own aptitude.
What the client received
6 research-informed plurilingual activities, ready for the classroom.
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Data collected throughout development so the curriculum fits student learning profiles, teacher practice and institutional priorities.
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Briefing meetings before, during and after the project, plus hands-on professional development in the plurilingual methodology.
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Research-informed activities aligned with curriculum objectives, with step-by-step guides and reusable templates teachers can adapt.
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A realistic, step-by-step roadmap for bringing the new approach into the curriculum.
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Ongoing on-site support for the full project: smooth implementation, quick troubleshooting and long-term impact.