7ELL – English for Second Language Learners (NCEA L2)

Why this course: 
The course is designed for English Language Learners (ELLs) or students who speak English as a Second Language who aim to meet the University Entrance literacy requirements over two or three years. It is intended for those going on to tertiary study in an English-speaking institution.

Course information: 
This course provides a two year pathway* to meet the University Entrance literacy requirement. Beginning with a focus on academic language acquisition, students will move through a literature-rich and skills-based programme of learning. Students will study increasingly complex written and visual texts and build writing skills for academic purposes. New Zealand’s history and bicultural identity will form a central theme, and students will also explore the diverse cultures that influence us today. 

To cater for a range of language levels, and to allow for plenty of teacher support and individual assessment programmes, class numbers are kept small. The coursework will support the work completed in ESOL classes.

*In some cases, a three year pathway will be more appropriate.

This course is assessed using:
Achievement Standards. Students will be assessed against a selection of the following standards, when they are ready and according to their individual needs.