Stage 1

English - English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Course Length:

1 semester

Delivery:

Semester 2 only

SACE Subject Title:

English as an Additional Language

SACE credits:

10 credits

Recommended Background:

NIL

Required Background:

Students must meet SACE EAL eligibility requirements

Acceleration Opportunity:

NIL

Pathways:

Stage 2 English as an Additional Language

Course Overview

English as an Additional Language in the SACE is designed for students who speak English as a second or additional language or dialect, and whose English language proficiency is restricted.


This subject focuses on the development and use of skills and strategies in communication, comprehension, language and text analysis, and creating texts.


This subject has a written examination. EAL runs in second semester of Year 11.


It is recommended that students successfully complete one semester of Stage 1 EAL before moving into Stage 2 EAL.

Assessment 

  • AT1 Responding to Texts: Written
  • AT1 Responding to Texts: Oral
  • AT2 Interactive Study: Interview/Discussion
  • AT3 Language Study
  •  Written examination