(4EL) English Language Learners

4EL is a multi-level ESOL class for Year 10 to Year 13 students who already have a basic command of English. This course focuses on developing students’ Academic English while further building their skills in listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary.

Please note that while this class offers opportunities to complete some NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 standards, the Literacy (LIT) standard is not included in this course.

The total credits gained from this course are 20 credits.

Please see below for a thorough breakdown. 

    => NCEA Level 2 credits -> 15 credits 

    => NCEA Level 3 credits -> 5 credits

4EL provides ESOL instruction four times per week. Students have the opportunity to move up a level at the end of Term 1 if they achieve a grade of Merit or Excellence in the US31004 Reading Assessment. 

There are two possible pathways for students after 4EL:

a) 4EAP 

b) 5EL 

To advance to the next level, 4EAP, students must consistently score at least a Merit or Excellence in all the internals offered in this course, especially in the writing task.  

Please note, in Term 4, the HoD of ESOL will identify Year 11 and 12 students to complete the US30511 and US30507 outside of classtime as a chance to gain LIT. If a student has successfully gained LIT with the HoD, the student will be able to enter the 5EAP class in the following year.