English-Medium International Schools: Language Policy and Statement Contents

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English-Medium International Schools: Language Policy and Statement Contents

English-Medium International Schools: Language Policy and Statement Contents

Authors : Clayton Lehman

Pages : 149-167

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Publication Date : 2024-05-29

Abstract :All English-medium international schools have a language policy, whether the policy is written or implied. In place of a language policy, some schools have a language statement. While many international schools develop a written language policy or statement, these are often inaccessible to various stakeholders. Additionally, the contents of school language policies and statements vary significantly from school to school. Downloaded while examining 1633 websites in 2020 and 1892 websites in 2023, this research study analyzed 212 language policies and language statements found in digital form on international school websites in East Asian countries. When analyzing the language policies and statements, the researcher explored whether they addressed the following four areas: second language acquisition instructional model(s) in use, the interaction between classroom teachers and English as an additional language or English as a second language teachers, student language assessment, and language-specific professional development for school staff that was designed specifically for teaching language. The findings show that most analyzed language policies and statements failed to address these critical areas. Failing to address these areas in school language policies or statements can jeopardize many students` academic and social well-being and lifelong learning. English-medium international schools must ensure student well-being through consciously developed and efficiently planned approaches to language instruction and learning. A transparent, formal written language policy developed with input from multiple stakeholders, fully implemented, and reviewed periodically can provide English-medium international schools with an organized approach to language use, instruction, and learning that can be referred to by all school community members.
Keywords : Language Policy, Language Statement, English-Medium, International Schools

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