Burnside High School Burnside High School

Year 11 English as a Second Language

11ESL
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Harrison.

Recommended Prior Learning

Successful completion of 10ESL course or with the approval of the HOD ESOL. This course has been specifically designed for ESOL(English for Speakers of Other Languages) students.


This Level 1 NCEA course covers the study and use of written and spoken language, the development and command of written language, and an understanding and critical awareness of a range of texts. A focus on the research process is an important part of the course.

All the Standards in this course are internally assessed.

Extensive supplementary revision of grammar and vocabulary extension activities will be expected beyond the classroom to lay the foundation for Level 1 reading and writing.



Learning Areas:

English