13EAL

Level 3 - English as an Additional Language: Intermediate - (Upper Intermediate High B2)

Course Description

This course is for English as an Additional Language learners only.

Course objectives

  • To further develop strategies that help to improve reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
  • To prepare students for tertiary courses.
  • To focus on consolidating and increasing academic vocabulary and grammar

Course overview

Knowledge of the academic word list is developed and consolidated at this level. The course will help EAL students participate more successfully in mainstream courses. As an integrated course students will also develop the skills required for senior courses and university study. 

Note: EAL courses and EL assessments do not provide literacy credits – these are provided through the study of other courses. University literacy through NCEA will require you to do a mainstream English course. IELTS is not a substitute. Please contact the university you are going to apply to see all requirements for a particular course.

Pre-requisites

Entry is approved by the Head of Faculty: language and is based on testing and samples of the student's work.

Course Specific Costs

$100 - workbook

Pathway

Students who complete the course should be well equipped for the IELTS examination and/or further study at tertiary level.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 31008 v1
NZQA Info

Read and understand a range of written texts independently (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: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.