ESL and INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The English as a Second Language (ESL) program provides the opportunity for foreign students to improve their language proficiency in English. Successful completion of entry level courses allows full integration into regular programming and proper preparation for post-secondary study. ESL/International students are tested for English language proficiency when they arrive at Harry Ainlay and are placed in the appropriate courses. Successful completion of these courses will ensure that students improve specific language skills that will enable them to earn an Alberta high school diploma.
RECOMMENDED COURSES
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
High school diploma
High School Diploma and
University entrance
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Students coming from an ESL Program or those tested for language proficiency will be placed in an ESL class. These students will be in ESL English 10 A, B or C depending on their level of English language proficiency. Students will use spoken and written English to:
· Gather, interpret and communicate information
· Establish and maintain relationships
· Make decisions, solve problems, and plan and carry out projects
· Explore, respond to and extend ideas and experiences.
ESL English 10 A
5 Credits each
Prerequisite: Language Proficiency Testing Result
This course is intended for students who are acquiring literacy for the first time or who have had little or no experience with English prior to entering Alberta schools.
ESL English 10 B
5 Credits each
Prerequisite: Language Testing or ESL English 10 A
This course is intended for students who have some competency in English and need a program focused specifically on language development for academic learning.
ESL English 10 C
5 Credits each
Prerequisite: Language Testing or ESL English 10 B
This course is intended for students who are able to succeed in most high school courses with consistent support in English language development for academic learning.
ESL English 10-2
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ESL English 10 C
Students are supported in their pursuit of regular English language programming. They will produce personal and exploratory writing; proofread writing for errors; read literature to expand experience vicariously; distinguish between fact and opinion; observe courtesies of group discussion; and respond with increasing sensitivity to material that is read, listened to, and viewed.
NOTE: Successful completion of these ESL courses will enable the student to continue in regular English courses and achieve a high school diploma and university entrance.
Other courses designed to assist the ESL student in language acquisition and academic learning are described in later sections of this course book and include:
ESL Science 10
leads to Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Physics 20 or Science 20
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Previous science education
ESL Social Studies 13
leads to Social Studies 23 and Social Studies 33
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Previous social studies education
There are no ESL Mathematics courses.
Students will be placed in regular programming based on previous mathematics education. They will also take courses in Career and Technology Studies, CALM, Fine Arts and Physical Education in the regular program.