Multilingual Learners

Elementary Multilingual (formerly ELL) Learners

Multilingual Learner (ML) classes are tailored for students whose primary language is not English. Our comprehensive ML program is designed to help these students achieve proficiency in all aspects of the English language—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Beyond language acquisition, the program also facilitates acclimation to new customs and local culture, supporting a smooth and integrated transition into their educational and social environment.

Elementary Program of Studies

2024-2025 (as of 2/2024)

 

 

Middle School Multilingual (formerly ELL) Learners

The Multilingual (ML) program provides specialized instruction for students acquiring English language skills, emphasizing conversation, vocabulary enrichment, writing proficiency, and reading comprehension. Leveraging content area material as a means of language instruction, the program ensures that learning is both contextual and engaging. Its adaptable structure supports students across a spectrum of proficiency levels, with placement and advancement determined by a range of criteria, including successful performance on the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 assessment.

Middle School Program of Studies

2024-2025 (as of 2/2024)

High School Multilingual (formerly ELL) Learners

Tenafly High School offers a rigorous Multilingual  Learner (ML) program that provides students with two dedicated instructional periods each day, focusing on the enhancement of their English proficiency. In addition to specialized language instruction, the program integrates in-class support to facilitate students' comprehension and mastery of subject-specific content. The primary objective of the ML program is to prepare students for success in the mainstream academic curriculum. Placement in ML courses is determined by WIDA assessments and local criteria, ensuring that students receive personalized, data-driven support to meet their educational needs.

Visit the Course Guide for Course Descriptions and Prerequisites

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) 1 CPB 

This class provides individual and group instruction to those students who are learning ELL at a beginning level.  Conversation practice, vocabulary building, writing skills, and reading comprehension will be stressed. 

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) 2 CPA

This intermediate class reinforces and further develops all English skills for intermediate level students in ELL.  The course emphasizes academic and social language development through the use of content area material.  Some creative and expository writing will be assigned.  Students will further develop their vocabularies and use of idioms.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) 3 CPA

This advanced class provides an opportunity for further proficiency in all areas of English.  Students are given opportunities to learn English in context, and to apply their linguistic knowledge to authentic academic tasks. Special emphasis is placed on developing the ability to synthesize and analyze information.  Students will be prepared to succeed in mainstream classes.

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LANGUAGE ARTS 1 CPB 

This course provides students with opportunities to speak, read, and write English through diverse materials and activities.  Vocabulary relevant to other subjects will be introduced and communications skills will be enriched through dyads and small group work.

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LANGUAGE ARTS 2 CPA  

This course provides students with opportunities to speak, read, and write English at an intermediate level through diverse materials and activities.  Vocabulary relevant to other subjects will be introduced and communications skills will be enriched through dyads and small group work.

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LANGUAGE ARTS 3 CPA

The advanced class develops reading and writing proficiencies to a level in which students can successfully mainstream into regular English classes.  Reading and writing skills and strategies are presented and practiced through a variety of themes and genres.  Activities integrated into the class aid comprehension, build vocabulary and prepare students for academic success