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.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate understanding of a spoken text on a familiar topic (EL)
NZQA Info
Read and understand a text on a familiar topic (EL)
NZQA Info
Read and understand a range of written texts independently (EL)
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.