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EAL Accreditation

The Bell Foundation offers EAL accreditation schemes for UK and international schools, providing a recognised and trusted stamp of excellence in EAL provision.

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It’s really been quite instrumental in not just moving our practice forward, but our conversations, our professional relationships, so it’s been an exceptionally important piece of work. Thank you. Head of Secondary, Baleares International College

EAL Accreditation for UK schools

EAL Accreditation by The Bell Foundation is our scheme for UK-based state and independent schools. 

EAL Accreditation for international schools

Accreditation by Language for Results International (ALFRI) is The Bell Foundation's EAL accreditation scheme for international schools. 

A recognised stamp of quality EAL provision

Our accreditations are carried out online, offering an affordable, robust, and worthwhile way for schools to demonstrate the quality of their EAL provision. The process provides a clear framework for schools to evaluate, develop, and improve leadership and educational provision for children who speak English as an Additional Language. Both schemes are designed to supplement wider school accreditation and improvement activity.

Schools that successfully complete either accreditation process receive an accreditation certificate and an EAL quality stamp that can be used on EAL-related and promotional materials.

How our accreditation can benefit your school

The EAL accreditation process aims to:

  • Raise the profile and quality of EAL provision through a whole-school approach.

  • Guide school leaders and staff with responsibility for EAL to develop a clear vision and practical plan for the continued development of EAL provision.

  • Provide access to EAL experts who advise and guide schools through the accreditation process.

  • Promote opportunities for self-reflection on EAL provision, and teaching and learning practices across the school.

  • Support schools to adopt whole-school, collaborative working practices that embed effective provision for EAL learners.

The EAL quality stamp can be used to:

Demonstrate to prospective and existing parents and learners, governing bodies, and other relevant stakeholders that the school:

  • Takes EAL provision seriously.

  • Meets quality standards of EAL leadership and provision.

  • Implements an inclusive curriculum that supports multilingual learners and promotes effective language development alongside subject learning.

  • Has a proactive approach to EAL-related professional development.

  • Provides quality EAL provision