Learning Support

The School commits to providing a holistic education and to supporting each individual student from policies and practice.

The School views English Language Learning and (A)SEND as part of the same entity: Learner Support, and the staff work closely together to support student needs and identify latent learning issues which may have been masked by limited English language skills.

The staff are very approachable, and students are encouraged to seek help through a welcoming open-door policy. Through targeted training, teaching staff are encouraged and equipped to take responsibility for language development and supporting individual learning needs.

 

 

Head of Learning Support

Mrs Jenny Nelson 

Mrs Nelson joins LEH Foshan as the new Head of Learning Support, bringing over 15 years of diverse education experience from the UK, South Africa, South Korea, China, Peru, and UAE. Proficient in teaching English to native and non-native speakers, she covers levels from Year 1 to A Level and even university. Her dedication to teaching excellence was recognised with the Top Teacher in English award for Grade 12 from the South African Government in Johannesburg when she was teaching in South Africa. Mrs Nelson holds a Master’s Degree in Literary Linguistics from Nottingham University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Language and Linguistics (First-Class Honours) from the University of Ulster. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in TEFL with Distinction from London Teacher Training College.

A Team of Seasoned Language Specialists

Under the leadership of Mrs Nelson, LEH Foshan boasts a dedicated team of highly qualified English language experts, each possessing extensive experience in teaching English within the international school context.

ELA Teacher & House Parent

Mr Thomas Fitzpatrick

Mr Fitzpatrick holds a BA (Hons) in History from the University of Manchester and brings a strong background in critical analysis and communication to his role as an ELA teacher. 

ELA Teacher

Ms Carrie Zhuo

Ms Carrie Zhuo, an ELL Coordinator, holds an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and specializes in teaching English as a second language.

ELA Teacher

Ms Veronica Zeng

Ms Veronica Zeng, an ELA teacher, has an MA in English Language Teaching, along with national and international teaching certificates, and has over three years of experience teaching young learners.

ELA Teacher

Ms April Lin

Ms April Lin, another ELA Teacher, brings over 12 years of teaching experience in renowned international schools, along with a CELTA certification.

ELA Teacher

Ms Ivy Li

Ms Ivy Li, holds a bachelor's degree in English and has more than three years of teaching experience in international schools.

ELA Teacher

Ms Shelly Li

With extensive teaching experience, Ms Shelly Li emphasizes creating a supportive and engaging classroom environment, guided by her motto: "The limit of your language is the limit of your world."

Acknowledgement of Different Learning Needs

As a school, we recognise that our students learn at different speeds and levels of success. All students joining LEHF go through different admissions assessments, including reading comprehension assessments, CAT 4, writing assessments, interviews and Oxford Placement Test to find out the student’s comprehensive abilities in English as well as their potential to learn the English language.

Support in Prep School

In the Prep School, we have a team of fantastic Teaching Assistants who support students' learning inside and outside the classroom. We have a specialist ELL teacher who also supports students within the classroom with their English Language Learning. 

 

Support in Secondary School

In Secondary School, we offer pull-out sessions of a term of intensive English Language lessons for students in Key Stage 3 who need support and we also have ELL teachers who push-in to classes and support the subject teachers across Key Stage 4 and Pre-A Level.