12ESL
12 English as a Second Language
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. van Ansem.
Objectives
- To increase students’ knowledge and understanding of the academic English required for secondary and tertiary study in NZ.
- 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.
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 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90053 v5
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
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
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
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
NZQA Info
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
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