Glendowie College Glendowie College

12 English as a Second Language

12ESL
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. van Ansem.

Recommended Prior Learning

Teacher recommendation or diagnostic assessment.

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.
Faculties:

English (compulsory), ESOL


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

12 English - Creative, 12 English - Non Fiction, 13 English as a Second Language


Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: Nil.

Associated Costs: Nil.