Students are enrolled by their grade counsellor in ELL courses based on need and yearly assessments.  Further question about ELL courses and processes should be directed towards Ms. Lisa Sandberg at ​​lsandberg@sd44.ca

English language learner (ELL) Courses:

ELL 1 –​ ELL BEGINNER  

ELL 2 – ELL INTERMEDIATE  

ELL 1 and 2 provide language instruction and support for ELL students who are in the Beginning, Developing and Expanding phases of language acquisition.  These courses are designed to enhance a student's language acquisition process through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. Upon completion of these courses, an individual assessment is done by the ELL specialist to determine the next placement for each student.

BRITISH COLUMBIA CULTURE 10  

This course develops the ELL student's ability to analyze and think deeply about the nature of human societies and our relationship to the environment and one another. The course will provide students with the reading, writing and oral skills necessary for active citizenship.  It is recommended for ELL students who are expanding and consolidating their English language skills.

LANGUAGE STRATEGIES 10/11/12

This course is designed to enable students to learn strategies and extend skills in the main areas of reading, writing, listening, speaking and viewing. The focus will be on skills required in mainstream English courses. This course is recommended for ELL students who are expanding and consolidating their English language skills.

ELL SEMINAR         

This course is designed for ELL students who no longer require full time direct service. ELL Seminar will enable students to extend their use of strategies and skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.  Upon completion of this course, an individual assessment is done by the ELL specialist to determine if further ELL service is required.​