Stage 2

English - English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Course Length:

1 year

Delivery:

2 semesters

SACE Subject Title:

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

SACE credits:

20 credits

Recommended Background:

NIL

Required Background:

Students must meet SACE EAL eligibility requirements

Pathways:

ATAR

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 is examinable and designed for ATAR students who intend to pursue university study.

Assessment 

  • Academic Literacy Study: 30%
  • AT2 Responding to Texts: 40%
  • AT3 Written Examination: 30%