12ESL

12 English as a Second Language

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Warren.

Objectives

  • To increase students’ knowledge and understanding of the academic English required for secondary and tertiary study in New Zealand.
  • To prepare for Level 2 English in 13ESL to meet the Literacy requirement for New Zealand University Entrance.
  • To learn about New Zealand culture.
  • To develop confidence in taking part in New Zealand society.

Course Content

  • The course covers academic and communicative English over the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and information literacy.
  • Students will be assessed by the Level 1 English achievement standards as well as the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) unit standards for Reading and Writing.

Recommended Prior Learning

Teacher recommendation or diagnostic assessment.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90053 v5
NZQA Info

English 1.5 - Produce formal writing


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90849 v3
NZQA Info

English 1.1 - Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90851 v2
NZQA Info

English 1.3 - Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, using supporting evidence


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90853 v2
NZQA Info

English 1.9 - Use information literacy skills to form conclusion(s)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90856 v2
NZQA Info

English 1.11 - Show understanding of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, using supporting evidence


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.