1. @ TL Kennedy Secondary School Languages Department

2. Program Information 5 levels of ESL available (Level A to E) Regional site for the Literacy and Upgrading Programs (5 levels also available for both these programs French offered at every grade level, applied and academic for Grade 9 and academic only for Grades 10, 11 and 12 5 levels of ESL available (Level A to E) Regional site for the Literacy and Upgrading Programs (5 levels also available for both these programs French offered at every grade level, applied and academic for Grade 9 and academic only for Grades 10, 11 and 12

3. Students progress at their own pace Students are in smaller classes Students have extra time on final in-class or for exams held during the regular timetable Students have more time and other accommodations for the OSSLT (Literacy test in Grade 10) Students have access to “L” coded classes which are classes designed for ESL students Students progress at their own pace Students are in smaller classes Students have extra time on final in-class or for exams held during the regular timetable Students have more time and other accommodations for the OSSLT (Literacy test in Grade 10) Students have access to “L” coded classes which are classes designed for ESL students Advantages of the ESL Program

4. ESL classes also enable students to develop paragraph and essay writing skills as they progress through the levels as required for post-secondary education ESL students will also develop their reading comprehension skills in English ESL classes also enable students to develop paragraph and essay writing skills as they progress through the levels as required for post-secondary education ESL students will also develop their reading comprehension skills in English

5. Advantages of the ESL Program ESL students also have the opportunities to further develop their listening and speaking skills in a supportive environment Students also learn about Canada, its multiculturalism and its education system ESL students also have the opportunities to further develop their listening and speaking skills in a supportive environment Students also learn about Canada, its multiculturalism and its education system

6. Advantages of the French Program Students learn one of the two official languages in Canada Students discover a different culture Students develop connection making with their first language and other languages already known Students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the importance of different languages Students learn one of the two official languages in Canada Students discover a different culture Students develop connection making with their first language and other languages already known Students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the importance of different languages

7. Language Acquisition Information It takes an average of 5 to 7 years to develop academic language skills in English Conversation skills are developed more quickly than reading and writing skills The development of reading skills is required for graduation and post- secondary education It takes an average of 5 to 7 years to develop academic language skills in English Conversation skills are developed more quickly than reading and writing skills The development of reading skills is required for graduation and post- secondary education

8. Language Acquisition Information The reading skills for graduating require a more sophisticated vocabulary which takes time to develop The development of writing skills also require a higher level of vocabulary along with the knowledge of a variety of writing forms The reading skills for graduating require a more sophisticated vocabulary which takes time to develop The development of writing skills also require a higher level of vocabulary along with the knowledge of a variety of writing forms

9. Level of Difficulty Students are placed in appropriate levels according to ability, not age As students progress through the levels, more is expected from them in their reading, writing and speaking skills Students are placed in appropriate levels according to ability, not age As students progress through the levels, more is expected from them in their reading, writing and speaking skills

10. Pathways CourseCourse Type Course Code Credit Value Prerequisite ESL Level 1OpenESL AO1 ESL Level 2OpenESL BO1ESL 1 or equivalent ESL Level 3OpenESL CO1ESL 2 or equivalent ESL Level 4OpenESLDO1 ESL 3 or equivalent ESL Level 5OpenESL EO1 ESL4 or equivalent

11. Pathways ESL DO and ESL EO are exit courses to the regular English program From these two ESL exit courses, students will register for the appropriate English course required for their further studies: ENG 1P/1D, ENG 2P/2D, ENG 3E,U,C/4E,U,C ESL DO and ESL EO are exit courses to the regular English program From these two ESL exit courses, students will register for the appropriate English course required for their further studies: ENG 1P/1D, ENG 2P/2D, ENG 3E,U,C/4E,U,C

12. Any Questions? Do you have any questions? If you do, please contact the Head of the Languages Department at 905-279- 6540 Do you have any questions? If you do, please contact the Head of the Languages Department at 905-279- 6540