ESOL
Multi-cultural Activities Group
ESOL Department Programmes
Junior ESOL- Years 9 and 10
Students in these courses are at Stage 1 or above in Speaking and Listening, and may be at Foundation Level in Reading and Writing. Students with speaking and listening at Foundation Level will be placed in Immersion (see the end of this document).
Year 9 Foundation ESOL and Year 10 Intermediate ESOL
These courses look at one core language skill focus per term, through the lens of media, literature, short stories, nonfiction, radio, music, poetry and film which are accessible to students at each level.
Senior ESOL
All assessments are internally assessed unless otherwise stated.
Academic Pathway ESOL: Aimed at students who intend to go on to further study at polytechnics or university
Year 11 Academic Pathway ESOL **Not running in 2020**
| Reading | Writing | Speaking | Listening |
| US 26624: Read texts with understanding *Literacy AS 90854: Form personal responses to independently read texts supported by evidence
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US 26622: Write to communicate for a purpose and audience *Literacy |
US 26625: Actively participate in spoken interactions *Literacy |
US 30979: Demonstrate understanding of simple spoken texts in everyday situations |
| 3 credits, 4 credits | 4 credits | 3 credits | 10 credits |
Year 12 Academic Pathway ESOL
| Reading | Writing | Speaking | Listening |
| AS 91106: Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
*Literacy
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AS 91105: Use information literacy skills to formed developed conclusions
*Literacy |
US 31014: Participate in a straightforward spoken interaction on a familiar topic | US 30988: Demonstrate understanding of a straightforward spoken interaction on a familiar topic |
| 4 credits | 4 Credits | 5 credits | 5 credits |
Optional standards at this level: US 30995: Read and understand a straightforward text on a familiar topic (5)
Year 13 Academic Pathway ESOL
| Reading | Writing | Speaking | Listening |
| AS 91479: Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts
*Literacy |
AS 91101: Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing *Literacy |
US 31027: Deliver a developed presentation on a familiar topic | US 30990: Demonstrate understanding of a spoken interaction in a familiar context
|
| 4 credits | 6 credits | 5 credits | 5 credits |
Practical Pathway ESOL: Aimed at students who plan to go into work or apprenticeships directly from school
Year 11 Practical Pathway ESOL
| Reading | Writing | Speaking | Listening |
| US 30994: Read and understand simple texts in everyday contexts
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US 31041: Write basic texts for practical purposes relevant to self | US 31025: Present simple information on an everyday topic | US 30984: Demonstrate understanding of simple spoken instructions in everyday situations |
| 5 credits | 10 Credits | 5 credits | 5 credits |
Optional standards at this level: US 31005: Read and understand a range of simple texts independently (5)
AS 90854: Form personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence (4) *Literacy- Reading
Year 12 Practical Pathway ESOL
| Reading | Writing | Speaking | Listening |
| US 31002: Read and understand a straightforward text for a routine practical purpose | US 28000: write a simple text for a practical purpose
US 28001: Complete a form
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US 31020: Participate in an interview on a familiar topic | US 30980: Demonstrate understanding of a straightforward spoken text on a familiar topic |
| 5 credits | 10 Credits | 5 credits | 5 credits |
Optional standards at this level: US 31026: Present information on a familiar topic (5)
AS 91106: Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence (4) *Literacy- Reading
AS 91105: Use information literacy to form developed conclusions (4) *Literacy- Writing
Year 13 Practical Pathway ESOL
| Reading | Writing | Speaking |
| AS 91479: Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts
*Literacy |
US 31035: Write moderately complex texts on general topics | US 28062: Participate in a formal interview |
| 4 credits | 15 Credits | 5 credits |
ESOL Immersion Programme
This programme is a new initiative, comprising all six lines in the timetable, which aims at providing total English language immersion and support for students who come into the college with little or no English. The programme is divided into two sections: Speaking and Listening and Reading and Writing.
Students will be placed in these programmes for some or all of their timetables, depending on their individual needs, and will gradually transition out to other subjects as they acquire the level of English needed to cope with the rest of the curriculum.
The Reading and Writing programme uses a beginner student workbook which will allow students to work at their own pace in acquiring new vocabulary and understanding of English grammar and sentence structure. Speaking and Listening lessons will cover essential language and classroom related skills first, before progressing to subject-specific language which should prepare students to participate in other learning areas. These lessons will complement the content being covered in Reading and Writing.
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