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Embracing Multilingualism: How International Schools are Adapting to a Diversifying Student Body

April 3, 2025
Janelle Torres, Research Manager - South East Asia, will be joined by an expert panel on 3rd April at 9:30 am GMT +1 to discuss how international schools are adapting to a diversifying student body.

Embracing Multilingualism: How International Schools are Adapting to a Diversifying Student Body

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Join us on 3rd April at 9:30 am GMT +1 for a webinar following on from our recent white paper: Meeting the Challenges of Shifting Student Demographics: EAL Provision in International Schools 

International schools are experiencing a shift in student demographics, with more multilingual learners than ever before. How are schools evolving their EAL provision to meet this challenge? Join our expert panel discussion with educators from leading international schools as they share real-world strategies, challenges, and success stories in supporting multilingual students. Gain practical insights on whole-school approaches, inclusive teaching, and the role of technology in enhancing EAL support. 

Janelle Torres, Research Manager – South East Asia at ISC Research will lead a panel of experts discussing the challenges of EAL in international education, each bringing their unique perspectives on how they tackle the shifting student demographics. Our expert panel features:

Gemma Donovan, Head of Whole School EAL at South View School Dubai 

Gemma Donovan is a passionate international educator and consultant with over 20 years of experience in Italy, the UK, Hong Kong, and the UAE. She holds an MA in TESOL and various pedagogical and leadership qualifications including the NPQSL. As Head of Whole School EAL, she is dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments that empower all students to thrive in linguistically diverse classrooms.  

Jacob Huckle, Head of Multilingual Learning at Dulwich College Suzhou

Jacob Huckle is Head of Multilingual Learning & Language Development at Dulwich College Suzhou. He teaches EAL, English Language Acquisition, and Theory of Knowledge. He researches multilingualism and interculturality in international schools as part of his doctoral studies.  

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Event details

Event date:
April 3, 2025

Event time:
9:30 am

Location:

Hosted virtually within the ISC Community

Time Zone:

GMT +1

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