EAL Symposium Series

Everyone is a Language Teacher

Building Bridges Across
Content and Language

Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾 | Kobe 🇯🇵 | Shanghai 🇨🇳 | All Saturdays

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Mar, 2026

Sep, 2025

Jan, 2025

We Heard You.

After three successful years in Shenzhen, the EAL Symposium is going regional. Driven by overwhelming feedback and a growing demand for practical, school-wide language strategies, we are expanding to three new hubs in 2026.

The movement is coming to you. We are thrilled to bring this series to Kuala Lumpur, Kobe, and Shanghai, offering educators across the region the chance to join us at the location that suits them best.

We believe language belongs in every classroom—from Math and Science to PE and the Arts. Join our growing community of educators dedicated to dismantling silos and ensuring that every teacher, regardless of their city or subject, is empowered to be a language teacher.

Linguistic Inclusion

Cultivate a school-wide culture where language learning is recognized as a fundamental part of every subject.

Cross-Disciplinary Synergy

Break down departmental silos by connecting EAL specialists with content teachers in Math, Science, and the Arts.

Action-Oriented Growth

Move beyond passive listening toward concrete, school-specific plans that drive immediate classroom change.

Sustainable Community

Build a lasting support network of regional peers dedicated to supporting multilingual learners.

Choose Your Location

While every event shares our core format, essential questions, and expert-led Innovation Labs, each location features localized content and presenters tailored specifically to the unique needs of educators in that region.

Oct 17 Sat
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia

Taylor’s International School Puchong

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Nov 7 Sat
Kobe,
Japan

Marist Brothers International School

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Nov 21 Sat
Shanghai,
China

Yew Chung International School of Shanghai, Puxi Hongqiao

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Keynote & Interactive Networking

Connect with a diverse network of educators to share experiences and build community.

Presentation Sessions

Attend multiple breakout sessions focused on disciplinary language development, homeroom strategies, and literacy routines across subjects.

Table Topics Café

Engage in small-group discussions over refreshments to share classroom practices and explore innovative tools.

Innovation Lab

Participate in collaborative "Ideation & Action" sessions to identify concrete, actionable steps to bring back to your school.

Core Format

Our symposia are designed to be interactive, collaborative, and action-oriented. Every event follows this structured flow:

Essential Questions

Participants will explore practical strategies, share classroom experiences, and learn from colleagues across disciplines. Together, we will ask:

How do content-area teachers integrate language learning into their practice?

What does it look like when language and subject knowledge grow side by side?

How can schools create environments where every teacher feels confident supporting language development?

This symposium is far more than a listening experience. It is a space for active participation, professional exchange, and taking immediate action. You will leave with concrete strategies tailored to your classroom, a renewed sense of inspiration, and a regional community of peers to support your journey long after the event ends.

About the Series Host

Celina Mathews

Founder of Fluency Compass

Celina Mathews is the founder of Fluency Compass, a language assessment and data platform built for international schools. Previously an EAL Program Lead at Shekou International School, she brings a practitioner’s perspective to the design of assessment systems that are both rigorous and practical for classrooms.

Her work centers on supporting multilingual learners through data-informed instruction and empowering all teachers to see themselves as language teachers.

"I was delighted that colleagues from St Bees, Dongguan were able to attend the recent EAL Symposium event in Shenzhen and share their insights and some practical tips with the St Bees staff when they returned. Looking forward to more opportunities for peer learning in the region in the future. Thanks for all the hard work in arranging the event."

— Zining Zhu, Head of House & Biology Teacher at St Bees School Dongguan
"I would recommend this symposium to anyone looking for practical advice and ideas on EAL teaching and learning which can easily be incorporated into lessons, planning and assessments."

— Leanne Rees, Secondary EAL Teacher at The British School of Guangzhou
"It's a must attend PD to have an update of things you could have been doing already or to learn new things."
"I have learned some ideas which are enlighting. The form of the training is quite differnt from what I've attended before. The atmosphere is quite relaxed; communicating with other teachers always gives me chances to learn."

— Attendee from St Bees School Dongguan
"It was a great opportunity to connect with other professionals who are passionate about helping language learners succeed."
"You will have a chance to talk to people from different background and gain some new sights."
"Lots of ideas and opportunities for reflection - day well spent!"

— Satya Sasongko, Psychology Teacher / Head of Humanities & Social Science at Beijing Etown Academy
"Very welcoming, compassionate group of talented educators who understand the real world challenges that teachers face. I really enjoyed the table talk to share experiences with other teachers."

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