13ESL

13 English as a Second Language

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. van Ansem.

NCEA Level 2 English, Literacy for University Entrance

Objectives

  • To achieve University Entrance Literacy for entrance to tertiary studies.
  • To increase students’ knowledge and understanding of the academic English required for secondary and tertiary study in NZ.
  • To develop confidence in taking part in New Zealand society.

Content

  • The course covers academic and communicative English over the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and information literacy.  
  • Students prepare for the University Entrance Literacy requirement for entry into NZ Universities.
  • Students will be assessed by the Level 2 English achievement standards.

Recommended Prior Learning

  • Entry based on Level 1 English credits gained in the Year 12 ESL course.
  • Teacher recommendation or diagnostic testing.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.

Assessment Information

To gain the English 17 Literacy credits required to achieve entry to Auckland University students will need to achieve 91101, 91105, 91106, and 91107.
*91102 or 91103 are available if time permits.
**The external 91100 is optional and can be taken if required.

Credit Information

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

This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91101 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91105 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91106 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91107 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 17
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 14
Total Numeracy Credits: 0