1EESL

NCEA Level 1 English for Speakers of Other Languages

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs S. Saxena.

This is an 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 academic language skills to support achievement in other learning areas.

Recommended Prior Learning

There is no recommended prior learning.  Assessments 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 may use an exercise book and clearfile folder.

Pathway

1EESL leads to 2EESL in the following year, or to an English level 1 or 2 course depending on English language proficiency and approval from the English HoF.

Assessment Information

Students can be assessed at either level 1 or 2 for most language skill areas depending on their current level of English language proficiency. Suitable assessments will be chosen from the list below to a total of 20 credits.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 40
Internal Assessed Credits: 40
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27996 v3
NZQA Info

Write simple texts on everyday topics (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27998 v3
NZQA Info

Complete simple forms with personal information (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27999 v3
NZQA Info

Write a simple connected text on a familiar topic (EL)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30980 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate understanding of a straightforward spoken text on a familiar topic (EL)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30994 v1
NZQA Info

Read and understand simple texts in everyday contexts (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30995 v1
NZQA Info

Read and understand a straightforward text on a familiar topic (EL)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31005 v1
NZQA Info

Read and understand a range of simple written texts independently (EL)


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31020 v1
NZQA Info

Participate in an interview on a familiar topic (EL)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 40
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0