English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
ENGLISH FACULTY
| 🎓 Course Type | Support |
|---|---|
| 🧩 Units | 2 |
| ⏱ Hours per week | 3 |
| ✏️ Selection | May be selected on recommendation |
| 🧭 Future Pathways | Continues in scope and sequence on the Learning Progression into the Year 9 & 10 EAL/D Curriculum |
EAL/D is offered in Years 7 and 8 for students who need to develop their English language in order to integrate more fully into the life of the School. The course is designed to prepare students for the study of EAL/D in Years 9 and 10 and is 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 give individual support to students in developing their language skills to help them access learning in their other subjects.