A qualified staff of teachers at Global Concepts Charter School provide instruction in English as a Second Language (ESL) to all English Language Learners (ELLs). ESL classes are designed to develop the skills and strategies necessary for ELLs to succeed in the academic mainstream.

NYS ESL Learning Standards are designed to help students use English for information and understanding; literary response and enjoyment; critical analysis and evaluation; social and classroom interaction; and cross cultural knowledge and understanding.  ELLs fully participate in mainstream classrooms while they are acquiring both basic and academic English language skills.

All ELLs are assessed annually using the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT).  The test is designed to assess students’ progress in acquiring both basic and academic English skills, and place students in an appropriate ESL program.