ESLSA

Senior English for Speakers of Other Languages A

Course Description

Senior ESOL Semester A This course is for students at an Intermediate/Upper Intermediate/Advanced level of English. Students will study grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking in English with a focus on a variety of familiar topics and contexts. Assessments are offered at NCEA level 2 and 3, so that learners can be assessed at the appropriate level for their English. Semester A focuses on assessing the skills of Speaking and Reading. 10 credits are offered at either level 2 or 3 for students in this course.

The ESOL programme provides English language learning through three classes taught at different levels. ESOL classes focus on the four language learning areas of Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening. 

Students learn the grammar of the English language and develop their language skills in authentic learning contexts. 

All three classes provide opportunities to gain credits through assessments at NCEA levels 1 (901), 2 (902) and 3 (903). 

Additional ESOL learning is available in the ELRC tutor groups, where students with high ESOL needs can receive extra English language support. 

Assessments are run on a two-year cycle, so students can remain in the same ESOL level for two years if required.


Course Overview

Semester A
Speaking
Level 2 EL US 31020 Participate in an interview on a familiar topic
Level 3 EL US 28062 Participate in a formal interview

Reading
Level 2 EL US 31002 Read and understand a straightforward text for a routine practical purpose
Level 3 EL US 31004 Read and understand a text for a practical purpose

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 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. 31002 v1
NZQA Info
Read and understand a straightforward text for a routine practical purpose (EL)
5
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 2
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
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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0