📊 Four-Tier Proficiency System
Differentiated Pathways for Ages 7-16
3-year age range per class • ±1 level flexibility
Survival
Topic Based
Focus
Basic speaking
Approach
Given structures, fundamental language
Lower-Mid
Topic Based
Focus
Topic exploration
Approach
Descriptive language, paragraphs
Higher
Topic Based
Focus
Analysis
Approach
Concept integration, issues
Specialist
Skills Based
Focus
Skills > Topics
Approach
Self-directed, problem-solving
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Assessment & Placement
- • Initial grouping by age cohort
- • Diagnostic assessment during check-in to confirm appropriate placement
- • Ongoing observation throughout introductory sessions for refined group alignment
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Flexible Grouping
3-year age range per class with ±1 level flexibility to ensure the best learning experience