English as an Additional Language in Primary Schools

The EAL materials below are designed to support teachers to independently and collaboratively support students with EAL requirements. The materials linked are from NCCA and various government agencies, as well as external websites.

English as an Additional Language in Primary Schools Guidelines

Cover of English as an Additional Language in Primary Schools document

EAL Guidelines

English as an Additional Language in Primary Schools, Guidelines for Teachers

Cover of Intercultural Guidelines document

Intercultural Education

Intercultural Education in the Primary School Guidelines for Schools

Teaching Resources

Up and Away

A resource book for English language support in primary schools

My First English Book

Workbook for EAL pupils

Useful websites for EAL

EAL Primary School Assessment Kit (PSAK)

Administration Guide

Initial interview

Introduction PSAK

2-page introduction for the Primary School Assessment Kit

Writing 1

PSAK Writing 1

Writing 2

PSAK Writing 2

Writing 3

PSAK Writing 3

Listening 1

PSAK Listening 1

Listening 2

PSAK Listening 2

Listening 3

PSAK Listening 3

Reading 1

PSAK Reading 1

Reading 2

PSAK Reading 2

Reading 3

PSAK Reading 3

Speaking 1

PSAK Speaking 1

Speaking 2

PSAK Speaking 2

Speaking 3

PSAK Speaking 3

Scoring and Grading Guide

Class Placement Template

Differentiation Chart

Planning/Preparation

Planning course content over a three-week period

Mainstream Classroom Observation

Mainstream classroom observation of language support pupil

Pupil Assessment Profile

Department of Education Circulars and Reports

Circular for English as an Additional Language

DE Circular 0053/2007

Department of Education Circular 0053/2007

DE Circular 0018/2020

Department of Education Circular 0018/2020

Cover of English as an Additional Language in Primary Schools in 2008 document

DE Report on EAL

Report on English as an Additional Language in Primary Schools 2008