Rutherford College

Level 1 English Language Level 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Anthony.

Recommended Prior Learning

Not applicable.

English Language Level 1

This course is for new arrivals in New Zealand who have limited previous knowledge of the English language. The course develops students’ language competency and knowledge of the most common words for basic concepts, structural words and subject-specific technical vocabulary. This is developed through oral communication, explicit grammar teaching and a variety of reading and writing tasks at the 1000 words level.

Learning Areas:

Assessment Information

Assessment graded at Achieved or Not Achieved.

Career Pathways

Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Accountant, Acupuncturist, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Loader, Anaesthetist, Business Analyst, Animal Care Attendant, Veterinary Nurse, Artist, Film and Video Editor, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Auctioneer, Sound Technician, Author, Cafe Worker

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There are no costs associated with this course

Stationery Requirements:
1 1B5 Exercise book
1 40 Page Clear file

Disclaimer

Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.

Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.

Costs

Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.