Pupils can be marked with EAL status individually, through the Excel import, and through automated synchronisation.
To mark pupils as EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners, you can do so individually by accessing each pupil's profile and selecting the language proficiency level. Alternatively, you can import a list of pupils specifying their language learning needs, or synchronise pupil data from an external system to ensure that their language learning preferences are accurately reflected in your platform. These options provide flexibility and efficiency in managing pupils' language learning needs within your educational system.
All pupils who can edit student information can change this setting. This setting does not affect the difficulty level of the assessment texts. It is only used for filtering and for informational purposes.
Marking pupils individually
To mark a pupil with EAL status, perform the following steps:
1. First go to the administration view.
2. Select a class and a pupil.
3. Mark the checkbox for second language learner (EAL).
4. Press save.
Marking pupils through Excel import
To mark pupils as with EAL status, perform the following steps:
1. First go to the administration view.
2. Select pupils and click the Import pupils button.
3. Download the Excel template and open to edit.
4. In the column for EAL, mark "Yes" for relevant pupils. Default is "No".
5. Save template locally, return to portal, and import Excel file to portal.
6. Complete validation and save changes.
Marking pupils through automated synchronisation
If Eventful or Wonde is used for synchronisation of pupils. Information about second language learners will be imported automatically. If Eventful is used, the functionality needs to be activated in their system.