White Oaks Secondary School is designated as a Centre for ESL. The appropriate high school program for the student will be developed after an interview and assessment meeting with the student. ESL credits may be earned for credit toward the O.S.S.D. Any inquiries should be directed to the Head of Special Education and ESL.
Beginning Communication in English
ESL 1 - ESLA01 (Open)
This course builds on students’ previous education and language knowledge to introduce the English language and help students adjust to their new cultural environment. Students will develop the ability to use oral and written English for daily needs, acquire basic conversation skills and vocabulary, and use simple sentence patterns. Students will also acquire basic orientation information related to their needs as newcomers to Canada.
Beginning Literacy
ELD 1 - ELDA01 (Open)
This course builds on students’ previous education and language knowledge to introduce basic literacy skills and to help students adjust to their new cultural environment. Students will learn to read and write for everyday purposes, personal development, and enjoyment. Students will also learn school routines and personal management skills.
English in Daily Life
ESL 2 - ESLB01 (Open)
This course expands students’ essential English communication skills and cultural knowledge and introduces the language of classroom studies. Students will develop oral classroom skills and reading strategies, expand their vocabulary, and use more complex sentence patterns. Students will also learn how to use come school and community resources.
Prerequisite: ESL 1 or equivalent.
Basic Literacy Skills
ELD 2 - ELDB01 (Open)
This course helps students to develop basic literacy skills and to understand the changing world around them. Students will read for information and enjoyment, expand their vocabulary, produce some simple forms of writing, and develop and use fundamental study skills. Students will also learn to participate effectively in group tasks and to use school and community resources.
Prerequisites: ELD 1 or equivalent
English for School and Work
ESL 3 - ESLC01 (Open)
This course is designed to improve students’ accuracy in using English in classroom situations and to understand the changing world around them. Students will study and interpret a range of texts and produce a variety of forms of writing. Activities will also help students to develop their oral presentation skills and acquire study skills (including note-taking and summarizing skills) that will enhance their ability to learn in all subjects.
Prerequisite: ESL 2 or equivalent.
Literacy in Daily Life
ELD 3 - ELDC01 (Open)
This course helps students to expand their reading and writing skills and their ability to use language to analyze the changing world around them. Students will learn effective study skills and personal management and career-planning strategies. Students will improve their language proficiency through a variety of practical reading and writing tasks, short- guided research projects, classroom discussions, and oral presentations.
Prerequisite: ELD 2 or equivalent.
Study Skills in English
ESL 4 - ESLD01 (Open)
This course prepares students to use English with increasing accuracy in most classroom and social situations and to participate in society as informed citizens. Students will develop the reading, writing, and oral presentation skills required for success in all subjects. Students will study and interpret a variety of grade-level texts, develop oral communication skills through participation in informal debates and seminars, and extend their range of research skills.
Prerequisite: ESL 3 or equivalent.
Literacy for School and Work
ELD 4 - ELDD01 (Open)
This course prepares students to participate in the educational program that will allow them to continue their education, seek employment, and participate in Canadian society as informed citizens. Students will acquire a wide variety of literacy skills and learning strategies through guided reading and writing tasks, the use of a range of media resources in guided research projects, and opportunities to communicate in a variety of formal and informal situations.
Prerequisite: ELD 3 or equivalent.
Bridge to English
ESL 5 - ESLE01 (Open)
This course prepares students for secondary school English and other courses at the college and university preparation levels. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in reading literacy works and academic texts, in writing essays and narratives, and in applying learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will also learn to respond critically to print and media works.
Prerequisite: ESL 4 or equivalent.
