Should my learners study English or English as a Second Language?

Cambridge Primary English is designed for learners who speak English as a first language: those who either speak English at home or have other significant experience of communicating in English (e.g. at an English-speaking kindergarten). It is expected that when learners start Stage 1 of Cambridge Primary English, they will already have:

• well-developed English speaking and listening skills
• some experience of reading and writing in English.

Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language is for learners who speak a language other than English at home. There is no expectation that learners will have prior experience of English before starting Stage 1 of Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language.