13ESOL

English as a Second Language & English for Academic Purposes

Course Description

Students will learn the English language skills that will help them work independently in other classes and/or prepare them for entrance into tertiary study in New Zealand.  Therefore, students will learn to understand ideas and information through the skills of listening, reading and viewing.  They will also learn to create meaning through speaking, writing and presenting.  By doing this they will have the opportunity to gain at least 20 NCEA credits at achieved, merit or excellence. Students can also be assessed on L4 Reading and Writing Standards in order to gain entrance to University (UE Literacy).

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Course Contribution: nil
Stationery Requirements: nil

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 36 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 36 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 22749 v5
NZQA Info
Write a text under test conditions in English for an academic purpose
Level: 4
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5w
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22751 v5
NZQA Info
Read and process information in English for academic purposes
Level: 4
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28068 v3
NZQA Info
Write a connected 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. 28069 v3
NZQA Info
Write a text for a practical purpose (EL)
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 31003 v1
NZQA Info
Read and understand a text for a practical purpose in an applied context (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: 36
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 11
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.