9 English as a Second Language
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Warren.
MYP Language Acquisition
Optional Subject
Objectives
This is a recommended option for most students for whom English is a second language. It provides students with the opportunity to practice and improve the four main English language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
The course covers the following MYP units:
- Family.
- Making Connections.
- Holiday/Travel.
- The Environment.
The Year 9 course is assessed through unit tests. We cover each of the four MYP criteria twice over the year. These criteria are listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry based on diagnostic testing or teacher referral.
Subject and Associated Costs
Subject Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
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.