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ESL Program Guidelines Entry based on assessments from DRPC (ESL

Program) and Learning Centre (Visa Program) Progress along a continuum Tapered support Promotion based on benchmark levels on

standardized tests, on consistent success with current level coursework, and on evaluation on Ministry rubric

Support funded by the M.O.E. for up to 5 years

LATER TO LITERACY For students having previously interrupted education

Introductory literacy skills

Basic survival English vocabulary and pronunciation

Cultural awareness and experiences

Sheltered class

BEGINNING ESL For students who are acquiring basic

communicative English skills and vocabulary for entry into academic classes

M.O.E. level: “Emerging,” reading level of less than 2.5 g.e.

Balance of speaking, listening, reading and writing

Up to 5 ESL classes: ESL English, ESL Writing, ESL Social Studies, ESL Science, and ESL Math

INTERMEDIATE ESL For students progressing beyond

communicative into academic language

M.O.E. levels “Developing” and “Expanding,” reading level from 2.5 to 5.0 g.e.

Speaking, listening, reading, and writing for academic purposes

Usually tapering from 5 to 3 ESL courses depending on needs (from ESL 2 to 3 in ESL English, ESL Writing, and ESL Social Studies)

TRANSITIONAL ESL Practicing English language and academic

skills in coursework parallel to the mainstream program

M.O.E. level “Consolidating,” Reading level up to 2 years within student’s actual grade level

3 courses maximum: Transitional English, English Language Centre Support, and Transitional Social Studies, often in tandem with mainstream English and Social Studies

INTEGRATION For students who have demonstrated their

potential for success in mainstream courses and on standardized tests

Full integration in 7 or 8 blocks of class time

Possibly 1 block of English Language Centre (E.L.C.) to support student’s work in mainstream classes

ESL PRE-EMPLOYMENT Specially funded program

Referred by School Based Team

For students aged 16 or older who will not be able to graduate on an academic program by age 19 for a number of reasons

Provides literacy skills, basic academic skills, work skills and work experience

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Literacy Intermed. Transitional