12EAL

Level 2 - English as an Additional Language (Pre-Intermediate B1)

Course Description

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

Course objectives

  • To develop strategies that help to improve reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
  • To focus on consolidating and increasing vocabulary and grammar knowledge
  • To support EAL students to participate with greater confidence and success in their mainstream subjects

This course focuses on improving general English skills at a CEFR A2 level through a balanced, interesting and fun approach to learning activities. Students will be offered NCEA English as an Additional Language credits at Level 2. 

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: languages and is based on testing and samples of the student’s work.

Course Specific Costs

$50 - Workbook

Pathway

Students who successfully complete this course can then move to the intermediate - upper intermediate EAL Level 3 course

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. 30985 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate understanding of straightforward spoken instructions in a familiar context (EL)


Level: 2
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. 31006 v1
NZQA Info

Read and understand a range of straightforward written texts independently (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: 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.