Welcome to the Brunswick School DepartmentEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program.

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is the program.ESL (English as a Second Language) is the instruction subject. EL (English Learner) is the student.

The Brunswick School Department (BSD) welcomes students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. BSD’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. We strive to ensure that all students have equal access to content instruction while learning English at the same time. It is the policy of (BSD) to provide an equitable and appropriate education to all students. The purpose of this program is to ensure English Learners (ELs) are provided with an educationally appropriate instruction in a manner to achieve English language proficiency and to fulfill their academic potential. BSD believes in student success, professional excellence, and community connections in all aspects and programs and for all students. Our diverse backgrounds add richness to our classrooms, our personal interactions, and our understanding of others and of ourselves. It is the belief that all cultures, groups, and individuals should be recognized and respected. It is the belief that we can all benefit from different perspectives and experiences. It is the belief that together we can succeed, reach excellence, and connect as a global community.