Year 10 English ESOL

Year 10 English as a Second Language. (ESOL)

This is a course for international students and students whose first language is not English. 

Proficiency in English is assessed prior to entry and students are placed into one of the ESOL classes, according to their year level and ability in order to achieve literacy.  

Year 10 ESOL is a course that helps prepare students for mainstream classes. 

Year 10 ESOL course is based on the four basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. 

The programmes is aligned to the Junior English programme. There is an emphasis on acquiring the vocabulary and content required for mainstream classes at the various levels. Homework, especially in vocabulary and grammar, deepens students’ learning and a wide variety of reading also helps.  

Year 10 English at Baradene College is compulsory.  All Year 9 students will be entered into the Year 10 English course or the Year 10 English as a Second Language course (at the discretion of the Head of Facility).