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English Language Support – 10ELS - Year 10

This course helps students with English language learning. Students will study topics from different subject areas. They will practise their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students in this course have generally been new arrivals to New Zealand in the last 5 years. Entry to this course is based on need and at HOD discretion.

English Language Support – ELS101 - Year 11

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a language based programme especially designed for the language needs of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) / NESB (Non-English Speaking Background) students. Students will learn intercommunication skills in written and spoken English, and they will complete topic studies to support their learning across curriculum areas. They will be assessed on reading, writing, speaking and listening. * In 2011 this subject will run during two option lines and will provide both English and English Language programme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Teachers will recommend students for this course, based on an analysis of their English language needs. This may include: · Students who have recently arrived into New Zealand with language learning needs · Students who may have been in New Zealand for up to five years but still need English language support · Students who may need a settling period in a New Zealand school.

COURSE LEADS TO

Level 2 English Language Support. In 2011 this subject will run during two option lines and will provide both English and an English Language Programme.

QUALIFICATION

Counts towards NCEA Level 1 and/or Level 2

LENGTH OF COURSE

Full year

COURSE FEES

None

HOD

Mrs B Poole

English Language Support – ELS201 - Year 12

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a language based programme especially designed for the language needs of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) / NESB (Non-English Speaking Background) students. Students will learn intercommunication skills in written and spoken English, and they will complete topic studies to support their learning across curriculum areas. They will be assessed on reading, writing, speaking and listening. * In 2011 this subject will run during two option lines and will Provide both an English and English Language Programme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Teachers will recommend students for this course based on an analysis of their English language needs. This may include: · Students who have recently arrived into New Zealand with language learning needs · Students who may have been in New Zealand for up to five years but still need English language support · Students who may need a settling period in a New Zealand school.

COURSE LEADS TO

Level 3 English Language Support

QUALIFICATION

Counts towards NCEA Levels 1, 2 and/or 3

LENGTH OF COURSE

Full Year

COURSE FEES

Nil

HOD

Mrs B Poole

English Language Support – ELS301 - Year 13

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a course designed to fulfil the Literacy requirements for ESOL students wishing to go on to Tertiary study. Students will also complete Level 3 ESOL unit standards. The course is language based and is designed especially for the language needs of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) / NESB (Non-English Speaking Background) students. Students will learn intercommunication skills in written and spoken English, and they will complete topic studies to support their learning across curriculum areas.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Teachers will recommend students for this course based on an analysis of their English language needs. This may include: · Students who have recently arrived into New Zealand with language learning needs · Students who may have been in New Zealand for up to five years but still need English language support · Students who may need a settling period in a New Zealand school.

COURSE LEADS TO

Tertiary study

QUALIFICATION

Counts towards NCEA Level 3; counts towards University Entrance literacy requirements;

LENGTH OF COURSE

Full year

COURSE FEES

None

HOD

Mrs B Poole