Year 9-13 (as appropriate)

CURRICULUM LEVEL

Elementary – Pre Intermediate

Intermediate - Advanced

Course Length: One – Two years

Special Costs: Textbook fee $70.00

    International IELTS Test $250.00

    International Pitmans Exam $100.00

    Field trips (various)

Entry Requirements: 

Pre entry tests will determine entry level.  Students will be advised of the appropriate course after initial assessment.  The school reserves the right to adapt a student’s course based on English competency, background and requirements.

Various tertiary courses and careers have a minimum qualification in English as an entry requirement for all students but for international students specific additional requirements may be made by courses with limited intakes.

ESOL 1:One or two years (as necessary)

(Elementary)ESOL Unit Standards Level 1 and 2

English Unit Standards Level 1 if

appropriate.

ESOL 2

    (IELTS):One or two years (as necessary)

(Intermediate)ESOL Unit Standards Level 3 and 4

English Unit Standards Level 2 or 3

- to meet University Entrance Literacy

  Requirements.

Course Outline:

ESOL 1: Is a course that links the growing use of all English strands – reading, writing, speaking, listening into        

                    thematic units based around :-

                   

                    Adjustment to NZ life and culture

                    Education in a NZ school

                    Own profile

                    Central Otago

                    Celebrations

                    Sport and Entertainment

                    Art and Music

                    Leisure

                    Friendship

ESOL 2 (= IELTS): Is a course that is linked to the academic aspirations of International Students intending to study in an English speaking country through the medium of the English language.

It is a course where all English strands – reading, writing, speaking and listening are developed in order that students may attempt the IELTS exam and Level 2 English literacy requirements.  Specific, selected course material will focus students on skills required for this. 

                    Broadly they cover:-

                    Writing for academic occasions and on world issues

                    Reading and interpreting academic texts

                    Speaking about ‘self’ and situations linked to the world, their country, their life and study plans

                    Listening to texts linked to University life and world issues

Assessment Outline:

Both courses have an internally assessed component.  Both have external International exams.

Where Does It Lead?

ESOL 1:Leads to a regular English Course and/or ESOL 2 (IELTS)

ESOL 2:Leads to University Entrance requirements being met. Entry into a Foundation Year course, direct entry into university.