10ESOL

Year 10 English for Speakers of Other Languages

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs S. Saxena.

10ESOL is an alternative to year 10 English for students who are new to learning English or who need extra support with using English in an academic context. The course covers skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking and vocabulary learning. There are similarities with mainstream English classes but the course is designed around gaining confidence and proficiency in English language learning based on the English Language Intensive Programme. It supports students in using English in everyday life and in their other subject classes.

Recommended Prior Learning

There is no recommended prior learning. Students are accepted at their current level of English language learning. However, they must not have English as their first language.

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 exercise book and clearfile folder.

Pathway

The 10ESOL course, offered as an alternative to 10EENG, may lead to 1EESL or to 1EENG, depending on English language confidence and proficiency.

Assessment Information

Students are assessed using the English Language Learning Progressions (for listening, speaking, reading and writing) and NZC levels where appropriate. Their knowledge of English vocabulary is also assessed and monitored. Most assessment tasks are the culminating task for each topic along with ongoing informal assessment.