3EESL

NCEA Level 3 English for Speakers of Other Languages

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs S. Saxena.

This is a general English language course for students who speak English as an additional language. It covers reading, writing, listening and speaking. The aim is to improve English language skills for everyday life and to develop language skills to support achievement in other learning areas. Support towards achieving the level 1 literacy co-requisite will also be provided if required.

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.

Assessment Information

English Language Unit Standards are used for assessments. Students can be assessed at the most appropriate level for their current level of English language proficiency, from Levels 1 to 3. 20 credits are offered with some optional standards if required.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 28068 v3
NZQA Info

Write a connected 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. 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. 30997 v1
NZQA Info

Read and understand a 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. 31027 v1
NZQA Info

Deliver a developed presentation 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0