English Language Learners

The English Learners Department is committed to helping English Learners acquire the necessary language skills to succeed, not only in school, but in life as well. We believe every student has the potential to become a productive and valuable member of our community.

Guilford County Schools (GCS) serves a diverse population of students. There are more than 118 languages spoken in classrooms throughout the district. Among the top ten languages are Spanish, Vietnamese, Urdu, Arabic and French. There are more than 142 student cultural and ethnic groups represented in our district. 

EL Class Period

This type of service is generally used in middle and high school settings. Students receive standards-based EL instruction during a regular class period and usually receive an elective course credit. They may be grouped for instruction according to their level of English proficiency.