Level 3 - ALE ELL English/Socials
ELL PROGRAM
The English Language Learner (ELL) program at Elgin Park is set up on an immersion basis. ELL students are integrated into mainstream classes (academic and/or electives) for all blocks, with the exception of their ELL classes. Placement into the program is determined following the results of their initial placement test prior to starting classes at Elgin Park.
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The ELL Levels are:
- Level 1 (Beginning)
- Level 2 (Developing)
- Level 3 (Expanding)
- Level 4 (Consolidating)
- Level 5 (Bridging)
Level 1 to Level 3 students are usually enrolled in at least one ELL class per semester (direct support).
Level 4 and Level 5 students will typically be in mainstream classes (indirect support).
The ELL classes are divided into three progressive levels. The Level 3 courses will count as 4 credits each.
- Level 1 - Canadian Culture class
- Level 2 - Beginner 2 class
- Level 3 - Introduction to Academic Language ELL 10 - Academic Language ELL 10
Progress through the levels will be dependent upon each student's rate of language acquisition, which in turn will be influenced by a number of factors such as motivation and the length of time in the target language. Advancement up the levels will be determined in part by the results of the annual ELL Testing as recommended by both the District and the Ministry of Education. Other factors such as academic class marks and/or teacher recommendation will also be used to determine placement.
ELL students will continue to be monitored and tested yearly by the ELL teacher, typically in Spring.
Students exiting from the ELL program have met one of the following criteria:
- received 5+ years of language instruction in the Surrey School District.
- achieved a mark at the Bridging level on the Surrey School District annual language assessment and has been recommended for exit by his/her academic teachers.
- approval of the School Based Team, in consultation with the ELL teacher.
Level 1 - Canadian Culture
Course Code: XSPBK1BE1S
The focus is on writing, reading, listening and speaking English for Beginning level students. Students will learn about Canadian Culture.
Level 2 - ELL Beginner 2
Course Code: XSPBK1AE2S
The focus is on writing, reading, listening and speaking English for Developing level students.
Level 3 - Introduction to Academic Language ELL 10 (4 credits)
Course Code: YESFL0C--S
This is a bridging course for students at the Expanding level to help prepare them for regular English classes. It focuses on writing, but has components of speaking, listening, reading, and visual representation.
Level 3 - Academic Language ELL 10 (4 credits)
Course Code: YESFL0C--S
This is a course with three main objectives-reading, writing, and speaking in English. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of reading genres including both fiction and non-fiction. The focus will be on increasing reading fluency, comprehension and speed. Students will learn how to respond and decipher various text questions.
ELL English 10 / ELL Socials 10 (4 credits each)
Course Code: YESFL0D--S
ELL English/Socials 10 is a year-long full credit English 10 course that has been paired with full credit Socials 10 to help develop students' English language acquisition. Pacing of the class will be adjusted for English as a Second Language learners. For full information on English & Socials 10, refer to the English and Socials sections of this website.