en  fr  de  fi  sv



A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling

Statements for non-teaching staff

Our school places a strong emphasis on supporting language learning in our school. Awareness of language dimension
I am aware that the language I use can have an impact on the students’ language development. Awareness of language dimension
In our school, speaking other languages outside the lessons is accepted. Attitudes towards languages
In our school environment, the languages of the school community are present (for example posters, photos, charts, website, etc.). Attitudes towards languages
Our school provides opportunities for using languages outside school. Promoting informal language learning
I know which languages the students in my school speak. Language resources at school
The school management/headteacher/teacher knows what languages I can speak. Language resources at school
I am sometimes asked to help newly arrived students because of the language(s) I speak. Orienting newcomer students and families
In our school, translators/interpreters/mediators provide help when communicating with parents who do not speak the language(s) of schooling. Orienting newcomer students and families
In our school, if really needed, we look for other language resource persons to ensure communication with parents. Orienting newcomer students and families
In our school, we provide key documents in different languages. Orienting newcomer students and families
     
This is an output of the project “A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling” (2017-2019) of the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML). The ECML is a Council of Europe institution promoting excellence in language education in its member states. www.ecml.at/roadmapforschools