ELA

English as a Second Language

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Bee Tankard.


Recommended Prior Learning:

This course is designed for students whose first language is not English.

Entry will be based on an initial English Language assessment and an interview with the Teacher in Charge of ESL.



ELAF: You will learn the basics of the English language, so that you are able to understand the world around you, and be able to participate in school life.


ELA1: You will build and expand your knowledge of the English language. You will start to feel more confidence in understanding class tasks, and will be able to submit some Unit Standards. You will also start preparing for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam.


ELA2: You will consolidate your knowledge of the English language so that you are able to submit a range of class assessments with confidence. You will be improving your accuracy ready for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam.


ELA3: You will extend your knowledge of the English language to cover complex ideas. You will be improving your accuracy ready for the Level 1 Literacy CAA Writing exam, and you will start working towards UE Literacy.

Recommended Prior Learning

This course is designed for students whose first language is not English.

Entry will be based on an initial English Language assessment and an interview with the Teacher in Charge of ESL.

Assessment Information

All areas in this course are internally assessed, with the opportunity to gain up to a maximum of 30 credits from Unit Standards at Level 1, or up to a maximum of 20 credits at Level 2.
The students on this course will be carefully guided in the level of standards attempted to best suit their learning needs.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 50
Internal Assessed Credits: 50
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27996 v3
NZQA Info

Write simple texts on everyday topics (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27999 v3
NZQA Info

Write a simple connected text on a familiar topic (EL)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30979 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate understanding of simple spoken texts in everyday situations (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30980 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate understanding of a straightforward spoken text on a familiar topic (EL)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30994 v1
NZQA Info

Read and understand simple texts in everyday contexts (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30995 v1
NZQA Info

Read and understand a straightforward text on a familiar topic (EL)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31013 v1
NZQA Info

Participate in simple everyday spoken interactions (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31014 v1
NZQA Info

Participate in a straightforward spoken interaction on a familiar topic (EL)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 50
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.