Its aim is to help students become successful English language learners who can: 

use English to communicate effectively in a variety of social settings; 

use English to achieve academically in all subject areas; take charge of their own learning, independently and in groups; 

select and use effective learning strategies;

 integrate confidently into mainstream courses; 

use English effectively to advocate for themselves in all areas of their lives; 

make a successful transition to their chosen post secondary destination (work, apprenticeship, college, university); 

function effectively in a society increasingly committed to the use of information technology; 

use critical-literacy and critical-thinking skills to interpret the world around them; 

participate fully in the social, economic, political, and cultural life of their communities and of Canada.

English as a Second Language, Level 2
Gary Maize

English as a Second Language, Level 2

This course extends students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English for everyday and academic purposes. Students will participate in conversations in structured situations on a variety of familiar and new topics; read a variety of texts designed or adapted for English language learners; expand their knowledge of English grammatical structures and sentence patterns; and link English sentences to compose paragraphs. The course also supports students’ continuing adaptation to the Ontario school system by expanding their knowledge of diversity in their new province and country.

Prerequisite:  None

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English as a Second Language, Level 3
Gary Maize

English as a Second Language, Level 3

This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. Students will make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the mainstream school program. This course also introduces students to the rights and responsibilities inherent in Canadian citizenship, and to a variety of current Canadian issues.

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