Evidence Led Whole School Implementation for International Schools
A UK informed, evidence based approach to language, literacy and EAL – implemented intentionally across your school.
We successfully deliver Colourful Semantics training in UK schools and multi academy trusts and we also support schools across the UAE, Singapore and Australia with Colourful Semantics training and implementation.
Download our International Colourful Semantics Brochure to explore our implementation pathway, training options and resources.
Evidence-based language and literacy training for inclusive, multilingual classrooms worldwide
Integrated Treatment Services delivers expert Colourful Semantics training, resources and implementation support to international schools across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and beyond.
We support schools to embed Colourful Semantics confidently and consistently across classrooms, interventions and whole-school practice — particularly where EAL, inclusion and literacy outcomes are a priority.
Why International Schools Choose Colourful Semantics
Our Colourful Semantics training is delivered internationally and across UK schools and Multi-Academy Trusts, supporting whole-school implementation.
International schools face unique challenges:
| What Schools Face | What Actually Happens |
| High EAL populations | Pupils know ideas but struggle to express them |
| Multiple support strategies | No shared language across classrooms |
| Visiting specialists | Impact limited to small groups |
| Staff turnover | Knowledge lost over time |
Language underpins learning.
Without a shared framework, language support becomes fragmented and unsustainable.
What is Colourful Semantics?
Colourful Semantics is a visual sentence-level framework that makes meaning explicit.
Sentence Structure at a Glance
| Colour | Meaning Role | Classroom Purpose |
| Orange | Who | Subject clarity |
| Yellow | What doing | Verb meaning |
| Green | What / who | Object & detail |
| Blue | Where / when / why | Sentence expansion |
This makes it particularly valuable in EYFS, KS1 and lower primary, while remaining highly effective for older pupils needing language support and those with special educational needs.
Evidence & Research Base
Colourful Semantics originates from UK Speech and Language Therapy practice and has been widely adopted across mainstream and specialist education settings. Research and clinical investigations demonstrate improvements in sentence structure, expressive language and written outcomes when the approach is implemented consistently.
- Improvements in sentence structure and grammatical completeness
- Positive impact on expressive language and narrative skills
- Strong transfer from spoken language into writing and curriculum access
Our International Training Offer
Flexible training routes to suit international schools’ locations, calendars and budgets.
| Training Route | What This Includes | Best For |
| Online Training (Live) | Whole-school or department CPD Time-zone friendly delivery Highly interactive, practical sessions Live Q&A and discussion | International schools Multi-site school groups Schools needing flexible delivery |
| Blended & Follow-Up Support | Post-training coaching Implementation reviews Practical troubleshooting sessions Ongoing CPD for new staff | Schools embedding Colourful Semantics Leadership teams seeking consistency Longer-term implementation |
Beyond Training: Implementation Pathway / Model
International schools often choose us because we go beyond a one-off training day.
We can support schools with:
- Colourful Semantics baseline assessment tools
- Writing and curriculum resources
- Whole-school rollout plans
- SEN and EAL integration
- Monitoring impact over time
- Staff confidence and consistency audits
This ensures Colourful Semantics becomes embedded practice, not just an initiative.
Resources
Assess & Track Progress
Schools can complement training with our Colourful Semantics Baseline Assessment, allowing teams to measure impact and progression over time.
Extend into Writing
Many international schools pair training with our Colourful Semantics Writing Resource, supporting sentence-level work into structured writing.
What It Looks Like in Practice
To protect quality and consistency, Integrated Treatment Services provides Colourful Semantics training through a clear professional framework model.
| Without a Model | With the ITS Pathway |
| One-off CPD | Staged implementation |
| Therapist-led | Staff-led daily use |
| Inconsistent | Shared framework |
| Limited outcomes | Whole-school impact |
Training & Support Options
| Delivery | What This Enables |
| Online Live Training | Whole-school access, recorded |
| Blended Support | Training + implementation review |
| In-Person (Optional) | On-site modelling & leadership planning |
Who We Work With
Our Colourful Semantics training and resources are already used by:
- British international schools
- IB and bilingual schools
- EAL-heavy settings
- SEND and inclusion teams
- Primary and secondary schools
- Schools across Australia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Brunei, UAE, Qatar, New Zealand, USA and Europe.
Whether you are a single school or a global network, we can tailor support to your context.
Why Schools Partner with Integrated Treatment Services
| Evidence-Led | Implementation-Focused | Sustainable |
| UK clinical & educational roots | Training embedded into practice | Capacity built within staff |
| Research-aligned | Ongoing support | Long-term consistency |
Want a full overview of how we work with international schools?
Download our Colourful Semantics International Brochure.
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