English as a Second Language
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: C. Seth.
This course provides students with the social, literacy and academic skills in English that are needed to succeed in the mainstream classroom and beyond. Emphasis is placed on academic language and learning the skills required to achieve in NCEA. This course aims to improve English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Students will be assessed on all four of these learning areas.
Relevant courses are offered for students who are working towards gaining credits in NCEA Level 1 or Level 2.
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 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 50 credits.
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Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2024 school year.