Confidential
English Teacher Recommendation Form
For Admissions Grades 6-12
To Parent (s)
Applicant’s Information
Name of Applicant
(Name as it appears on the passport)
Date of Birth
mm/dd/year
Grade Applying
(Per the ISB age placement guide)
Current Grade
Proposed Date of Entry
To English Teacher
Please complete the following questions with as much detail as possible. ISB is an
academically rigorous and fast-paced school and your input is an important part of the
admission committee review process. To ensure confidentiality, please email a scanned copy to
(admission@isb.bj.edu.cn).
Print Name:
Professional Title:
How long have you known the student?
May we contact you by phone or email if needed? Yes
No
School Name & Web Address:
Evaluator’s Signature:
Date (mm/dd/yy):
Email Address:
School Phone Number:
Thank you for your time and cooperation. Our goal to support this child’s transition and
determine success in our program. Please be assured that this information will not be
shared with the application’s parents.
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Complete the questions below to indicate the student’s current level of English proficiency.
Writing
Below grade
level
At grade
level
Above grade
level
Not
Applicable
At grade
level
Above grade
level
Not
Applicable
At grade
level
Above grade
level
Not
Applicable
Sometimes
Consistently
Not
Applicable
Able to generate a topic
independently
Able to develop a topic with
details
Able to organize writing in a
logical manner
Comments / Additional Information:
Reading
Below grade
level
Reading with fluency
Reading comprehension
Sustained Independent reading
Comments / Additional Information:
Verbal Ability
Below grade
level
Speaking ability/fluency
Expresses self (ideas, feelings)
Comprehends teacher’s
instructions
Comments / Additional Information:
Behavior
Never
Able to sustain attention to a
task for appropriate time
Able to complete tasks within
allotted amount of time
Able to work with others in
groups
Completes and returns
homework
Able to work independently
without redirection from teacher
Contributes positively to
classroom environment/
discussion
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Motivated to put in best effort
Responds well to feedback
Please describe this student’s strengths and areas needing improvement:
Did your school make any special accommodations for this student? Yes
If so, what?
No
Comments / Additional Information:
Family/Home
Never
Sometimes
Consistently
Not
Applicable
Family ensures student is
prepared for school (rested,
needed materials, etc.)
Family supports student’s
learning (creating conditions for
homework completion, attends
conferences etc.)
Comments / Additional Information:
Is this student currently enrolled in an EAL/ESOL/ESL/ELL/EAP program?
No
Yes - If yes, please complete the following questions.
1. What is this child’s level of proficiency?
2. What tools do you use to determine level of EAL proficiency?
3. What are your exit criteria?
Comments / Additional Information:
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