3EESL

NCEA Level 3 English for Speakers of Other Languages

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs S. Saxena.

This course aims to help English language learners to develop confidence and skills in using the English language for work and for further training. It covers skill development in reading, writing, listening and speaking. There may be options for attaining UE literacy credits for students who are ready to achieve them.

Recommended Prior Learning

There is no recommended prior learning. Assessment are differentiated so that students can be assessed at their current level of English language proficiency. However, only students who do not have English as their first language are eligible for English Language Unit Standards.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There is no additional cost associated with this course. Students are encouraged to use their digital devices (laptop or tablet) or an exercise book and clearfile folder.

Pathway

3EESL supports pathways to work opportunities and to further tertiary training. However, it is not a university approved subject. Some students may do an English course and an ESOL course concurrently.

Assessment Information

Students are assessed at level 3 for English Language Unit Standards and/or level 3 for English for Academic Purposes Unit Standards, depending on their current level of English language proficiency and their learning goals. Level 2 standards may also be offered if required. Special learning pathways may developed for students needing help to achieve UE literacy.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 37 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 37 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 28062 v3
NZQA Info
Participate in a formal interview (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28069 v3
NZQA Info
Write a text for a practical purpose (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28070 v3
NZQA Info
Write a response for a specific purpose (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30508 v2
NZQA Info
Write a short crafted text for a specified audience using resource material in English for an academic purpose
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30511 v2
NZQA Info
Read and apply understanding in English for academic purposes
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30982 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate understanding of a spoken text on a familiar topic (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31004 v1
NZQA Info
Read and understand a text for a practical purpose (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 37
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0