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We welcome students from all over the world to Barton Hill and many of those come to us with English as their second language.  We offer an extensive EAL program at Barton Hill to help those students make the most of their time at Shaftesbury School and to help them reach their full potential whilst studying in another language.
EAL opportunities offered at Barton Hill House

  • Private English Tuition (Fees negotiable)
  • Structured supervised reading program with house staff
  • Discussion groups extending vocabulary and comprehension
  • Supervised small group prep-sessions to support English skills
  • IELTS (International Language Testing System) - offered to all Sixth Form students  studying for university
  • Supported functional skills in English programme
  • 1-1 support in all subjects for all students