3ESL

3ESL - Level 3 English as a Second Language

Course Description

This course is designed for students who are planning to study at Poly Tech. It focuses on reading and writing skills necessary to achieve in their other subjects. The course also offers English Language (EL) credits at Levels 2 and 3 which contribute to NCEA Level 2 and 3 certificates. Standards are selected to suit individual students.

Recommended Prior Learning

Intermediate level of English (ELLP Stage 2-3).

Assessment Information

Students have the opportunity to gain up to 30 credits if they are prepared to work hard. On average most gain between 15-20 credits.

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. 28001 v3
NZQA Info
Complete a form (EL)
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30980 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate understanding of a straightforward spoken text on a familiar topic (EL)
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30988 v1
NZQA Info
Demonstrate understanding of a straightforward spoken interaction on a familiar topic (EL)
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31005 v1
NZQA Info
Read and understand a range of simple written texts independently (EL)
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31006 v1
NZQA Info
Read and understand a range of straightforward written texts independently (EL)
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 31008 v1
NZQA Info
Read and understand a range of written texts independently (EL)
Level: 3
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