(5EL) English Language Learners

5EL is a multi-level ESOL class for Year 12 and Year 13 students whose English is still developing. This course focuses on developing students’ Academic English while further building their skills in listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary.

Please note that whilst this class offers opportunities to complete some NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 standards and a chance to gain University Entrance (UE), 10 LIT credits will not be gained from this course.  

The total credits gained from this course are 14 credits  

Please see below for a thorough breakdown. 

     => Literacy (LIT) -> 4 credits 

    => University Entrance (UE) -> 4

    => NCEA Level 2 credits -> 5 credits 

    => NCEA Level 3 credits -> 5 credit

5EL provides ESOL instruction four times per week. 

To advance to the next level, 5EAP, students must consistently score at least a Merit or Excellence in all the internals offered in this course.