SFELang

Senior English Language (Foundation)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms R. Philipson.

This is a 30 week language course designed for students who have recently arrived in New Zealand. The aim is for students to establish basic English language skills. The focus will be establishing essential reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, so students can continue to learn from a solid foundation.

Prerequisites

Progression within the English Language programme is based on in class testing and teacher discretion. It is of benefit for students to pursue GC English Language courses

in conjunction with GC English courses.  

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Vocabulary workbook $20
Stationery required: 1B8 exercise book, pencil, eraser, blue and black pen, glue stick.

Assessment Information

Assessment for this course will be four NCEA English Language Unit Standards at Foundation level for a total of 30 credits. The detail of each standard will be confirmed at the start of the course.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 30 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 30 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 30983 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate understanding of basic spoken instructions in common everyday situations (EL Foundation)

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31000 v1
NZQA Info
Read and understand very basic information for common everyday practical purposes (EL Foundation)
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31012 v1
NZQA Info
Participate in basic everyday spoken interactions (EL Foundation)
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31030 v1
NZQA Info
Write phrases and simple sentences on personal topics (EL Foundation)
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 30
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer


  • Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose. 
  • If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice