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
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90053 v5
NZQA Info
English 1.5 - Produce formal writing
3
3
3
3
3
3
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
4
4
4
4
4
4
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
4
4
4
4
4
4
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)
4
4
4
4
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
3
3
3
3
3
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