English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
ENGLISH FACULTY
| š Ā Course Type | Support |
|---|---|
| š§© Ā Units | 2 or 4 |
| š Ā Timing | Units 1 and 2 in Year 9, Units 3 and 4 in Year 10 |
| ā± Ā Hours per week | 3 timetabled classes, +/- additional 3 hours of support |
| š Ā Prior Experience | Entry/Exit based upon maximum of 5 years of EAL/D |
| āļø Ā Selection | On advice |
| š§ Ā Future Pathways | Entry to EAL/D Level 2 or Level 3, or IBDP English B* |
EAL/D is offered in Years 9 and 10 for students who need to develop their English language in order to participate fully in the life of the School. The course is designed as a pathway to non-pre-tertiary EAL/D in Year 11 and pre-tertiary EAL/D in Year 12 or Language B English in the International Baccalaureate. The course focuses on Academic English and further aims to give students the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills that will allow them to comprehend, participate in, and contribute effectively to their classes. There are six hours of EAL/D per week. Three of these follow a set curriculum and the remaining three provide individual support to students in developing their language skills to help them access learning in their other subjects. Students in Year 10 will sit a written and oral examination near the end of the year.