Level 1 English for Academic Purposes
EAP1 Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: C. Kagaya
An integrated academic English course (Level 1) designed to meet the specific needs of each student and to support them in their acquisition of English language skills. The focus is on improving students’ speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary in order to cope with the academic curriculum of a New Zealand high school.
Throughout the year students will be assessed on a selection of the NCEA ELL unit standards listed below according to their language ability.
Pathway
Level 2 English for Academic Purposes
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryAll textbooks used in lessons are provided. Students purchase their own grammar books for self-study.
Entry Guidelines
Year 10 English Language Learning or as specified by Director of International Students
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 27996 v3 Write simple texts on everyday topics (EL) | 1 |
I |
5 |
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| U.S. 31005 v1 Read and understand a range of simple written texts independently (EL) | 1 |
I |
5 |
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| U.S. 31025 v1 Present simple information on an everyday familiar topic (EL) | 1 |
I |
5 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.